Brass ingots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brass ingots by the United States reached $127.5 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $127.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $132.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $139.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $152.3M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $81.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $77.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $78.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $35.2M | 5.7K t |
Where the United States imports brass ingots from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $124.7M | 98% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| China | $707K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $224K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $222K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $168K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $74K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $55K | 0% |
| Australia | $48K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.81 per kg, 28% above the world average of $6.87. 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 ingots exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported brass ingots worth $50.3 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $30.4M | 60% |
| China | $10.0M | 20% |
| Canada | $6.9M | 14% |
| Spain | $633K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $385K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $232K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $221K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $179K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $175K | 0.4% |
| El Salvador | $161K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported brass ingots worth $127.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 153 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass ingots to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($124.7 million), followed by Italy (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.81 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $6.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of brass ingots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.2 million in 2017 to $127.5 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. The peak was 2021 at $152.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export brass ingots?
Yes. The United States exported $50.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $77.2 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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