Brass plate and sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported brass plate and sheet worth $18.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 169 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports brass plate and sheet from
Most of the value came from Germany (47%), Serbia (16%), Italy (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.6M | 47% |
| Serbia | $3.0M | 16% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 16% |
| Bulgaria | $2.7M | 15% |
| Poland | $177K | 1% |
| China | $174K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $161K | 0.9% |
| Suriname | $138K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $137K | 0.8% |
| United States | $73K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.65 per kg, close to the world average of $11.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass plate and sheet exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported brass plate and sheet worth $4.2 million (226 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (21%), Sweden (16%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $872K | 21% |
| Sweden | $686K | 17% |
| Germany | $370K | 8.9% |
| Romania | $322K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $253K | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $228K | 5.5% |
| United States | $190K | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $144K | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $142K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom brass plate and sheet imports (HS 7409.29): 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 7409.29: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of brass plate and sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported brass plate and sheet worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 169 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass plate and sheet to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Serbia (16%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass plate and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.65 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $11.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brass plate and sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $20.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export brass plate and sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany. 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 plate and sheet?
The HS code for brass plate and sheet is subheading 7409.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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