Brass instruments imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported brass instruments worth $123.5 million (666 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. Value rose 5% on 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 | $123.5M | 667 t |
| 2023 | $118.1M | 727 t |
| 2022 | $103.2M | 637 t |
| 2021 | $56.6M | 358 t |
| 2020 | $59.3M | 425 t |
| 2019 | $91.1M | 687 t |
| 2018 | $87.4M | 539 t |
| 2017 | $83.0M | 624 t |
Where the United States imports brass instruments from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Japan (30%), Taiwan (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.7M | 44% |
| Japan | $37.4M | 30% |
| Taiwan | $18.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| France | $733K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $593K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $356K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $347K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $185.33 per kg, 78% above the world average of $104.34. 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 instruments exports from the United States
The United States exported $16.2 million of brass instruments in 2024 (88 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 87 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Japan (22%), Germany (20%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.6M | 23% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| China | $876K | 5.4% |
| France | $763K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $411K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $358K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $259K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States brass instruments imports (HS 9205.10): 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 9205.10: Musical instruments: brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs.
Common questions
What is the value of brass instruments imported by the United States?
The United States imported brass instruments worth $123.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 666 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 173 countries worldwide, with 38% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass instruments to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($54.7 million), followed by Japan (30%) and Taiwan (15%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $185.33 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $104.34 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 instruments to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.0 million in 2017 to $123.5 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $90.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export brass instruments?
Yes. The United States exported $16.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $107.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass instruments?
The HS code for brass instruments is subheading 9205.10. It sits in HS chapter 92 (musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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