Brass rods imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported brass rods worth $168.5 million (19.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. 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 | $168.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2023 | $158.1M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $185.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $182.8M | 23.5K t |
| 2020 | $98.7M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $108.5M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $133.4M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $125.7M | 21.0K t |
Where the United States imports brass rods from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), France (13%), South Korea (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.72 per kg, 26% above the world average of $6.93. 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 rods exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported brass rods worth $92.8 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 108 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $51.9M | 56% |
| Mexico | $27.0M | 29% |
| Brazil | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| China | $802K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $783K | 0.8% |
| Argentina | $489K | 0.5% |
| India | $462K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $408K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States brass rods imports (HS 7407.21): 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 7407.21: Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass).
Common questions
What is the value of brass rods imported by the United States?
The United States imported brass rods worth $168.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 183 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass rods to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($35.9 million), followed by France (13%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 579% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $6.93 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 rods to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.7 million in 2017 to $168.5 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $185.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $145.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export brass rods?
Yes. The United States exported $92.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $75.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass rods?
The HS code for brass rods is subheading 7407.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
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