Brass strip coiled imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brass strip coiled by the United States reached $178.2 million in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $178.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $119.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $220.4M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $161.1M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $65.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $61.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $84.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $73.0M | 11.2K t |
Where the United States imports brass strip coiled from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $106.1M | 60% |
| India | $17.5M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $15.9M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 4% |
| Canada | $7.0M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $5.6M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $5.2M | 2.9% |
| China | $4.9M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $832K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.97 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 States
Exports of brass strip coiled by the United States reached $98.9 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 85 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $87.8M | 89% |
| Canada | $9.4M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $221K | 0.2% |
| El Salvador | $172K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $140K | 0.1% |
| India | $132K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $87K | 0.1% |
| Moldova | $83K | 0.1% |
| China | $78K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $75K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported brass strip coiled worth $178.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 154 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass strip coiled to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($106.1 million), followed by India (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass strip coiled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.83 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 strip coiled to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.0 million in 2017 to $178.2 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2022 at $220.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export brass strip coiled?
Yes. The United States exported $98.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $79.3 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.
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