Brass rods exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $30.1 million of brass rods in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 60% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $29.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 4.3K t |
Where South Africa exports brass rods to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.5M | 68% |
| United States | $5.3M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $938K | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $590K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $454K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $192K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $185K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $132K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $118K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.79 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.93. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass rods imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $4.8 million of brass rods in 2024 (427 tonnes). Germany alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 84% |
| South Korea | $489K | 10% |
| Spain | $143K | 3% |
| China | $49K | 1% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.4% |
| India | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $12K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa brass rods exports (HS 7407.21): 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).
Common questions
What is the value of brass rods exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported brass rods worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 108 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries buy brass rods from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average export price of brass rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.79 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of brass rods from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import brass rods?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, South Korea and Spain. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass rods?
The HS code for brass rods is subheading 7407.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
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