Higher over the period
UK Unwrought Aluminium Export moved from 632.6 USD Million in 2015 to 798.6 USD Million in 2025 (+26.2%), an average of +2.4% a year. The series high was 863 USD Million in 2022 and the low 412.2 USD Million in 2020.
What UK Unwrought Aluminium Export shows
UK Unwrought Aluminium Export was 798.6 USD Million in 2025, up 18.5% on 2024. The Unwrought Aluminium Export dataset for the UK provides comprehensive insight into the country's primary aluminium export performance and its contribution to global metals trade.
A 52.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2020) is 450.7 USD Million. The sharpest single-year move was +62.1% in 2021.
Ranks 16 of 42 countries covered
Among the 42 countries in this dataset, UK ranks 16 for 2025, behind Russia (9,723 USD Million) and Canada (7,486 USD Million). It accounts for 1% of the global total in 2025.
Full series
UK Unwrought Aluminium Export by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in USD Million.
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| Year | USD Million | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 798.6 | +18.5% |
| 2024 | 673.9 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 620.4 | −28.1% |
| 2022Peak | 863 | +29.2% |
| 2021 | 668.1 | +62.1% |
| 2020 Trough | 412.2 | −20.3% |
| 2019 | 517.5 | −22.7% |
| 2018 | 669.8 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 620.7 | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 565.1 | −10.7% |
| 2015 | 632.6 | — |
Regional context
How UK compares in Europe
Unwrought Aluminium Export by country, 2025, USD Million. UK is highlighted.
1Russia9,723
2Norway4,155
3Netherlands2,644
4Italy1,858
5Germany1,412
6France805.3
7UK798.6
8Spain696.6
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Unwrought Aluminium Export — – Unwrought Aluminium Export refers to the total monetary value of unwrought aluminium exported by a country during a specified period, measured in current U.S. dollars. The indicator is based on Harmonized System (HS) Code 7601, which covers aluminium in its primary, unworked form, including non-alloyed and alloyed aluminium. It reflects a country's export performance in primary aluminium and its participation in the global aluminium trade.
The data includes exports of products classified under HS Code 7601, including non-alloyed unwrought aluminium, unwrought aluminium alloys, primary aluminium in ingots, billets, slabs, sows, T-bars, and other unworked forms. It covers exports recorded by official customs authorities and reported through the International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map based on UN Comtrade national customs statistics.
The data excludes aluminium products that have undergone further processing, such as aluminium bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strips, foil, tubes, pipes, structures, castings, fabricated products, and finished aluminium goods classified under other HS codes. It also excludes aluminium scrap and waste (HS 7602), domestic production not exported, and informal or unrecorded export transactions not captured by official customs statistics.
About this indicator
Unwrought Aluminium Export — – Unwrought Aluminium Export refers to the total monetary value of unwrought aluminium exported by a country during a specified period, measured in current U.S. dollars. The indicator is based on Harmonized System (HS) Code 7601, which covers aluminium in its primary, unworked form, including non-alloyed and alloyed aluminium. It reflects a country's export performance in primary aluminium and its participation in the global aluminium trade.
Reported in USD Million, the dataset tracks annual export values between 2015 and 2025, serving as an important benchmark for evaluating export competitiveness, industrial production, international trade dynamics, supply chain resilience, and demand from the construction, automotive, aerospace, electrical, packaging, and manufacturing sectors.
Based on the validated data, UK unwrought aluminium exports displayed notable fluctuations over the period. Export value declined from USD 632.61 million in 2015 to USD 565.11 million in 2016, before recovering to USD 669.77 million in 2018. Exports weakened during 2019 and reached a decade low of USD 412.23 million in 2020, reflecting reduced industrial activity and disruptions in global trade. A strong recovery followed, with exports increasing to USD 668.05 million in 2021 and peaking at USD 862.96 million in 2022, supported by stronger international demand, supply chain recovery, and higher aluminium prices. Although exports moderated to USD 620.39 million in 2023, they rebounded to USD 673.91 million in 2024 and further increased to USD 798.63 million in 2025, indicating improving export competitiveness and resilient overseas demand.
Overall, the dataset provides valuable insights into the UK's aluminium export performance, trade competitiveness, and industrial supply chain dynamics. It supports international benchmarking of unwrought aluminium exports, analysis of commodity trade trends, and assessment of manufacturing sector performance. Policymakers, aluminium producers, exporters, manufacturers, investors, and researchers can use the data to evaluate export opportunities, monitor global demand, assess price-driven market cycles, forecast future export performance, and develop evidence-based strategies that strengthen industrial competitiveness, improve trade resilience, expand export markets, and support sustainable long-term economic growth.
- Indicator
- Unwrought Aluminium Export
- Country
- UK
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- USD Million
- Coverage
- 2015–2025, annual
- Category
- Materials and Chemical
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- legacy.trademap.org
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Frequently asked questions
What is UK Unwrought Aluminium Export?
Definition – Unwrought Aluminium Export refers to the total monetary value of unwrought aluminium exported by a country during a specified period, measured in current U.S. dollars. The indicator is based on Harmonized System (HS) Code 7601, which covers aluminium in its primary, unworked form, including non-alloyed and alloyed aluminium. It reflects a country's export performance in primary aluminium and its participation in the global aluminium trade.
What was UK Unwrought Aluminium Export in 2025?
UK Unwrought Aluminium Export was 798.6 USD Million in 2025, up 18.5% on 2024.
How has UK Unwrought Aluminium Export changed between 2015 and 2025?
UK Unwrought Aluminium Export moved from 632.6 USD Million in 2015 to 798.6 USD Million in 2025 (+26.2%), an average of +2.4% a year. The series high was 863 USD Million in 2022 and the low 412.2 USD Million in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest UK Unwrought Aluminium Export?
The highest value was 863 USD Million in 2022 and the lowest was 412.2 USD Million in 2020.
What does the UK Unwrought Aluminium Export data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes exports of products classified under HS Code 7601, including non-alloyed unwrought aluminium, unwrought aluminium alloys, primary aluminium in ingots, billets, slabs, sows, T-bars, and other unworked forms. It covers exports recorded by official customs authorities and reported through the International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map based on UN Comtrade national customs statistics. Excluded: The data excludes aluminium products that have undergone further processing, such as aluminium bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strips, foil, tubes, pipes, structures, castings, fabricated products, and finished aluminium goods classified under other HS codes. It also excludes aluminium scrap and waste (HS 7602), domestic production not exported, and informal or unrecorded export transactions not captured by official customs statistics.
Where does the UK Unwrought Aluminium Export data come from?
The series is sourced from legacy.trademap.org (https://legacy.trademap.org/Country_SelProduct_TS.aspx?nvpm=1%7c%7c%7c%7c%7c7601%7c%7c%7c4%7c1%7c1%7c2%7c2%7c1%7c2%7c1%7c1%7c9). It covers 2015–2025 and is reported in USD Million.
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