Brass ingots imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported brass ingots worth $15.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports brass ingots from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (42%), Kenya (22%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 42% |
| Kenya | $3.4M | 22% |
| France | $2.6M | 17% |
| Italy | $840K | 5.4% |
| China | $466K | 3% |
| Ireland | $361K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $302K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $210K | 1.4% |
| United States | $175K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $149K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.42 per kg, close to the world average of $6.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass ingots exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of brass ingots by the United Kingdom reached $1.2 million in 2024 (227 tonnes). Most of it went to Thailand (32%), Czech Republic (15%), Mexico (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $400K | 32% |
| Czech Republic | $188K | 15% |
| Mexico | $162K | 13% |
| Ireland | $71K | 5.7% |
| United States | $66K | 5.4% |
| Israel | $45K | 3.6% |
| France | $43K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $37K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $27K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom brass ingots imports (HS 7403.21): 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 7403.21: Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of brass ingots imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported brass ingots worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass ingots to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Kenya (22%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.42 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $6.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brass ingots to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2021 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export brass ingots?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, the Czech Republic and Mexico. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass ingots?
The HS code for brass ingots is subheading 7403.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
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