Brass strip coiled imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported brass strip coiled worth $19.7 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $70.5 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 | $19.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $37.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $37.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $54.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $70.5M | 12.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports brass strip coiled from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Italy (22%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.2M | 37% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 22% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 13% |
| China | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $370K | 1.9% |
| India | $324K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $151K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $95K | 0.5% |
| United States | $64K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.72 per kg, close to the world average of $8.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass strip coiled exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported brass strip coiled worth $3.4 million (355 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), Malta (19%), Malaysia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $832K | 24% |
| Malta | $636K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $515K | 15% |
| Tunisia | $422K | 12% |
| Austria | $271K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $123K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $90K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $89K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $85K | 2.5% |
| Israel | $67K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom brass strip coiled imports (HS 7409.21): 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 7409.21: Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of brass strip coiled imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported brass strip coiled worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass strip coiled to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass strip coiled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.83 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 strip coiled to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.5 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $70.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export brass strip coiled?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Malta and Malaysia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass strip coiled?
The HS code for brass strip coiled is subheading 7409.21. 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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