+107 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 76051100 were up 107% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€450.1 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat55.7 EUR million
EU exports of CN 76051100 to countries outside the EU were worth €55.7 million in 2025.
Eurostat847.7 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 76051100 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €847.7 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +107% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +3% since 2020.
What this market covers
Drawn aluminium rod and wire used for power cables, overhead lines, wiring and fabrication. Buyers choose it for its light weight and lower cost compared with copper.
Typical segments
- Electrical conductor wire
- Overhead line conductors
- Welding wire stock
- Building wire
Who buys
- Cable makers
- Utilities
- Wire fabricators
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 201.8 EUR million |
| Norway | 175.8 EUR million |
| Mozambique | 129.8 EUR million |
| Bahrain | 81.4 EUR million |
| Malaysia | 59.8 EUR million |
| India | 58.7 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €930.6 million of products under CN code 76051100 (Wire of non-alloy aluminium, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of > 7 mm) from outside the EU in 2025. | 930.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 76051100 were up 107% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€450.1 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +107 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 76051100 to countries outside the EU were worth €55.7 million in 2025. | 55.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 76051100 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €847.7 million in 2025. | 847.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Iceland was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 76051100 to the EU in 2025, with €201.8 million, or 22% of extra-EU imports. | 201.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 76051100 to the United States were €1.7 million in 2025. | 1.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 76051100 was €2.84 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 2.84 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Romania was the largest EU exporter of CN 76051100 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €21.6 million. | 21.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,200 enterprises in NACE class C2442 (Aluminium production) in 2023. | 1,200 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2442 had net turnover of €65.00 billion in 2023. | 65.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2442 employed 119,094 people across the EU in 2023. | 119,094 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 368 private establishments in NAICS 331318 (Other aluminum rolling, drawing, and extruding) in 2025. | 368 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 331318 employed an average of 27,038 people in US private industry in 2025. | 27,038 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 331318 changed by +3% between 2020 (26,365 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +3 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 331318 was $75,792 in 2025. | 75,792 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
- 1
Executive summary
The answer on two pages: size, growth and what drives it.
- 2
Market size and outlook
History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.
- 3
Segments and regions
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- 4
Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
Data and method
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- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU aluminum wire market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €930.6 million of goods under CN 76051100 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €55.7 million.
Where does the EU import aluminum wire from?
Iceland was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Norway, Mozambique, Bahrain.
What is the average import price of aluminum wire in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €2.84 per kilogram for CN 76051100 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most aluminum wire?
Romania led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Hungary, France.
How many US companies are in the aluminum wire industry?
BLS counts 368 private establishments in NAICS 331318 (Other aluminum rolling, drawing, and extruding), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the aluminum wire industry?
Eurostat counts 1,200 enterprises in NACE class C2442 (Aluminium production).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76051100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 930590040
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76051100, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 450146058; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 930590040
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76051100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 55707248
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76051100, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 847703774
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76051100, partner IS, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 201785010
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76051100, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1671433
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76051100, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 930590040, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 3280392
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter RO, product 76051100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 21609891
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2442, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1200
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2442, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 64996
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2442, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 119094
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331318, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331318, annual_avg_estabs 368
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331318, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331318, annual_avg_emplvl 27038
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331318, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 26365; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 27038
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331318, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331318, avg_annual_pay 75792
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