Brass wire imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brass wire by the United States reached $84.3 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $113.5 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 | $84.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $87.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $109.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $113.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $68.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $75.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $90.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $85.1M | 10.6K t |
Where the United States imports brass wire from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (26%), Peru (16%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $21.6M | 26% |
| Peru | $13.5M | 16% |
| Japan | $10.9M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $10.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 8.5% |
| France | $5.9M | 7% |
| Mexico | $5.0M | 6% |
| South Korea | $3.5M | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 3.5% |
| China | $2.1M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.70 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 States
In 2024, the United States exported brass wire worth $22.4 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 82 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (35%), Brazil (35%), Ukraine (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $8.0M | 36% |
| Brazil | $7.8M | 35% |
| Ukraine | $2.0M | 9% |
| India | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| China | $916K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $900K | 4% |
| Costa Rica | $333K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $231K | 1% |
| Bahamas | $155K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $96K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported brass wire worth $84.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 146 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass wire to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Peru (16%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.70 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $9.22 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 wire to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.1 million in 2017 to $84.3 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $113.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export brass wire?
Yes. The United States exported $22.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Brazil and Ukraine. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $61.9 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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