Brass strip coiled trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in brass strip coiled was worth $1.98 billion in 2024, about 223.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $1.98B | 223.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.74B | 196.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.19B | 245.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.20B | 258.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.32B | 203.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.41B | 218.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.80B | 257.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.64B | 253.7K t |
Top brass strip coiled exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (13%), Germany (12%) and China (10%). 85 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $264.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $241.0M | 12% |
| China | $199.0M | 10% |
| Japan | $150.9M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $148.1M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $143.6M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $143.5M | 7.3% |
| United States | $98.9M | 5% |
| Thailand | $97.3M | 4.9% |
| Bulgaria | $94.8M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $67.0M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $56.1M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of China and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 154 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $205.4M | 10% |
| China | $199.0M | 10% |
| United States | $178.2M | 9% |
| Czech Republic | $122.1M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $120.2M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $119.3M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $106.0M | 5.4% |
| France | $100.4M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $74.4M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $72.0M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $60.7M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $55.3M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.87 per kg and China $7.58 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 7409.21: Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coils. HS 7409 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most brass strip coiled?
South Korea exported $264.7 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and China (10%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most brass strip coiled?
Italy imported $205.4 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in brass strip coiled?
It was worth $1.98 billion in 2024, about 223.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.20 billion. 85 countries reported exports and 154 reported imports.
What is the average price of brass strip coiled per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.87 per kg and China $7.58 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 strip coiled?
The HS code for brass strip coiled is subheading 7409.21, 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 7409 page.
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