Brass plate and sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in brass plate and sheet was worth $366.8 million in 2024, about 32.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and down 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $366.8M | 32.3K t |
| 2023 | $422.0M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $447.5M | 43.3K t |
| 2021 | $408.5M | 42.8K t |
| 2020 | $316.3M | 45.4K t |
| 2019 | $346.8M | 43.6K t |
| 2018 | $386.2M | 47.9K t |
| 2017 | $341.0M | 46.6K t |
Top brass plate and sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (23%), Bulgaria (14%) and China (11%). 86 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $83.1M | 23% |
| Bulgaria | $51.2M | 14% |
| China | $42.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $31.7M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $21.8M | 5.9% |
| Serbia | $19.9M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $16.0M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $11.4M | 3.1% |
| United States | $11.2M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $11.1M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $9.3M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $6.6M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (21%), Italy (6%) and the United Kingdom (5%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $75.9M | 21% |
| Italy | $21.5M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $18.3M | 5% |
| Canada | $15.5M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $13.9M | 3.8% |
| Philippines | $13.7M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $13.1M | 3.6% |
| France | $12.9M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $11.2M | 3% |
| Belgium | $10.1M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $9.7M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $9.0M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $16.92 per kg and China $8.95 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7409.29: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils. HS 7409 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most brass plate and sheet?
Germany exported $83.1 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Bulgaria (14%) and China (11%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most brass plate and sheet?
The United States imported $75.9 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Italy (6%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in brass plate and sheet?
It was worth $366.8 million in 2024, about 32.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $447.5 million. 86 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of brass plate and sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $16.92 per kg and China $8.95 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for brass plate and sheet?
The HS code for brass plate and sheet is subheading 7409.29, in chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7409 page.
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