Brass rods trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in brass rods was worth $2.55 billion in 2024, about 368.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $2.55B | 368.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.54B | 370.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.23B | 454.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.47B | 527.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.25B | 467.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.27B | 424.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.73B | 472.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.44B | 457.7K t |
Top brass rods exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Italy and South Korea. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 108 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $601.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $393.7M | 15% |
| South Korea | $244.2M | 9.6% |
| France | $173.5M | 6.8% |
| Japan | $146.7M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $97.2M | 3.8% |
| United States | $92.8M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $72.6M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $71.8M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $69.1M | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $62.4M | 2.4% |
| China | $60.0M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $256.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $206.5M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $206.0M | 8.1% |
| United States | $168.5M | 6.6% |
| France | $144.7M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $127.3M | 5% |
| Spain | $92.2M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $81.6M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $80.0M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $68.9M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $63.8M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $61.9M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.67 per kg and Germany $6.45 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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The shipment records behind Brass rods (HS 7407.21) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7407.21: Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass). HS 7407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most brass rods?
Germany exported $601.6 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Italy (15%) and South Korea (10%). In all, 108 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most brass rods?
China imported $256.6 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Italy (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in brass rods?
It was worth $2.55 billion in 2024, about 368.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.47 billion. 108 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of brass rods per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.67 per kg and Germany $6.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for brass rods?
The HS code for brass rods is subheading 7407.21, 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 7407 page.
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