Brass wire imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brass wire by the United Kingdom reached $11.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.3 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 | $11.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports brass wire from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), Vietnam (23%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+387% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 34% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 13% |
| Japan | $946K | 8.3% |
| France | $938K | 8.3% |
| China | $431K | 3.8% |
| India | $317K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $277K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $225K | 2% |
| Peru | $81K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.55 per kg, close to the world average of $9.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass wire exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported brass wire worth $2.4 million (190 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (17%), Egypt (15%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $406K | 17% |
| Egypt | $357K | 15% |
| Ireland | $283K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $258K | 11% |
| Belgium | $165K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $138K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $116K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $108K | 4.5% |
| France | $103K | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $92K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom brass wire imports (HS 7408.21): 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 7408.21: Copper: wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass).
Common questions
What is the value of brass wire imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported brass wire worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 146 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass wire to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Vietnam (23%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.55 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $9.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brass wire to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export brass wire?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Egypt and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass wire?
The HS code for brass wire is subheading 7408.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
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