HS Code:
Aluminum products from the United Kingdom, not described in heading 9903.85.50 and entered under the terms provided in U.S. note 19 to this subchapter, encompass a range of aluminum goods including unwrought aluminum, aluminum bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, pipes, and fittings. These products are critical in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and packaging. The UK is a significant player in the global aluminum market, leveraging its advanced manufacturing capabilities and strategic trade partnerships to export high-quality aluminum products. The trade of these products is influenced by global demand for lightweight materials, recycling initiatives, and geopolitical factors affecting tariffs and quotas.
Total Trade Volume
1.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
UK Trade Statistics, International Aluminum Institute, and UN Comtrade Database
350,000 metric tons
29.2% of total trade
Increasing
250,000 metric tons
20.8% of total trade
Stable
180,000 metric tons
15.0% of total trade
Increasing
120,000 metric tons
10.0% of total trade
Stable
100,000 metric tons
8.3% of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.5%
Highest Rate
10.0% (applied to specific aluminum alloys in certain markets)
Lowest Rate
0.0% (under free trade agreements like the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement)
Growing demand for sustainable aluminum
Increased focus on recycled aluminum and low-carbon production methods has boosted UK exports to eco-conscious markets like the EU.
2021-2022
Rising automotive sector demand
The shift towards electric vehicles has driven demand for lightweight aluminum components, benefiting UK manufacturers.
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions
Post-Brexit trade frictions and global logistics challenges have caused delays and increased costs for UK aluminum exports.
2021-2022
The UK and US reached an agreement to lift Section 232 tariffs on UK aluminum products, replacing them with a quota system to manage trade volumes.
March 2022
This has led to a significant increase in UK aluminum exports to the US, strengthening bilateral trade ties.
Post-Brexit trade deal ensures tariff-free access for most aluminum products to the EU market, though non-tariff barriers like customs checks persist.
January 2021
Stabilized trade with the EU, though administrative burdens have slightly reduced export efficiency.
Major UK aluminum producers have announced investments in renewable energy-powered smelters to meet global sustainability standards.
June 2022
Positions the UK as a leader in sustainable aluminum, potentially increasing market share in environmentally focused regions.