Bronze plate and sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bronze plate and sheet by the United States reached $5.2 million in 2024 (237 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 78 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 237 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 210 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 309 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 398 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 313 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 358 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 435 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 526 t |
Where the United States exports bronze plate and sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (42%), Mexico (39%), Costa Rica (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.2M | 42% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 39% |
| Costa Rica | $198K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $161K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $54K | 1% |
| China | $43K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 0.8% |
| India | $34K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $33K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.12 per kg, 80% above the world average of $12.27. 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.
Bronze plate and sheet imports to the United States
The United States imported $4.1 million of bronze plate and sheet in 2024 (261 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 135 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (36%), China (17%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 36% |
| China | $707K | 17% |
| Japan | $479K | 12% |
| India | $333K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $279K | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $157K | 3.8% |
| Bolivia | $140K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $104K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $77K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bronze plate and sheet exports (HS 7409.39): 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 7409.39: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of bronze plate and sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported bronze plate and sheet worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 237 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 78 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy bronze plate and sheet from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Mexico (39%) and Costa Rica (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average export price of bronze plate and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.12 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $12.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bronze plate and sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import bronze plate and sheet?
Yes. The United States imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bronze plate and sheet?
The HS code for bronze plate and sheet is subheading 7409.39. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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