Market overview
The global brass market is worth USD 41.8 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 64.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Rod and bar is the largest by product form segment.
| Scope | Brass (copper-zinc alloy) in rod, bar, tube, strip, wire and castings used for plumbing, valves, electrical parts, locks and musical instruments. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals and Materials |
| Value 2025 | USD 40.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 41.8 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 64.9 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 4,917,647 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 6,264,963 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 8,500 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Brass market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 41.8 bn |
| 2027 | USD 43.7 bn |
| 2028 | USD 45.6 bn |
| 2029 | USD 47.7 bn |
| 2030 | USD 49.8 bn |
| 2031 | USD 52.1 bn |
| 2032 | USD 54.4 bn |
| 2033 | USD 56.9 bn |
| 2034 | USD 59.4 bn |
| 2035 | USD 62.1 bn |
| 2036 | USD 64.9 bn |
Brass market segmentation
By product form
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod and bar | 38.0% | 36.7% | USD 15.9 bn | 4.1% |
| Tube and pipe | 18.0% | 17.4% | USD 7.5 bn | 4.1% |
| Strip and sheet | 22.0% | 24.5% | USD 9.2 bn | 5.6% |
| Castings and ingot | 14.0% | 12.9% | USD 5.9 bn | 3.6% |
| Wire | 8.0% | 8.5% | USD 3.3 bn | 5.1% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing and valves | 32.0% | 31.3% | USD 13.4 bn | 4.3% |
| Electrical and electronics | 22.0% | 24.8% | USD 9.2 bn | 5.8% |
| Industrial machinery | 16.0% | 15.6% | USD 6.7 bn | 4.3% |
| Automotive | 12.0% | 11.2% | USD 5.0 bn | 3.8% |
| Building hardware | 10.0% | 9.3% | USD 4.2 bn | 3.8% |
| Other | 8.0% | 7.8% | USD 3.3 bn | 4.3% |
By alloy type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaded free-cutting brass | 38.0% | 30.0% | USD 15.9 bn | 2.1% |
| Lead-free brass | 18.0% | 28.0% | USD 7.5 bn | 9.2% |
| Alpha-beta duplex brass | 27.0% | 26.0% | USD 11.3 bn | 4.1% |
| High-tensile and special brass | 17.0% | 16.0% | USD 7.1 bn | 3.9% |
By metal source
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathode copper and virgin zinc | 24.0% | 21.0% | USD 10.0 bn | 3.1% |
| Process scrap remelt | 41.0% | 40.0% | USD 17.1 bn | 4.2% |
| Post-consumer scrap | 35.0% | 39.0% | USD 14.6 bn | 5.6% |
By sales route
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct from mills | 51.0% | 48.0% | USD 21.3 bn | 3.9% |
| Stockists and distributors | 38.0% | 38.0% | USD 15.9 bn | 4.5% |
| Online and small-lot | 11.0% | 14.0% | USD 4.6 bn | 7.0% |
Top 25 countries for brass by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 87.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 18.8 bn | 45.0% | USD 30.4 bn | 4.9% |
| 2 | United States | USD 4.2 bn | 10.0% | USD 5.8 bn | 3.4% |
| 3 | India | USD 2.9 bn | 7.0% | USD 6.3 bn | 8.0% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 2.5 bn | 6.0% | USD 3.3 bn | 2.8% |
| 5 | Italy | USD 2.1 bn | 5.0% | USD 2.8 bn | 2.9% |
| 6 | Japan | USD 1.7 bn | 4.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 1.9% |
| 7 | Turkey | USD 1.3 bn | 3.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 4.5% |
| 8 | South Korea | USD 1.0 bn | 2.5% | USD 1.5 bn | 3.6% |
| 9 | Taiwan | USD 1.0 bn | 2.5% | USD 1.4 bn | 2.7% |
| 10 | Spain | USD 836 mn | 2.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 2.8% |
| 11 | France | USD 393 mn | 0.9% | USD 552 mn | 3.5% |
| 12 | United Kingdom | USD 347 mn | 0.8% | USD 487 mn | 3.5% |
| 13 | Mexico | USD 326 mn | 0.8% | USD 519 mn | 4.8% |
| 14 | Brazil | USD 301 mn | 0.7% | USD 454 mn | 4.2% |
| 15 | Poland | USD 301 mn | 0.7% | USD 480 mn | 4.8% |
| 16 | Russia | USD 276 mn | 0.7% | USD 415 mn | 4.2% |
| 17 | Thailand | USD 276 mn | 0.7% | USD 448 mn | 5.0% |
| 18 | Vietnam | USD 255 mn | 0.6% | USD 435 mn | 5.5% |
| 19 | Indonesia | USD 255 mn | 0.6% | USD 435 mn | 5.5% |
| 20 | Canada | USD 230 mn | 0.6% | USD 344 mn | 4.1% |
| 21 | Czech Republic | USD 230 mn | 0.6% | USD 344 mn | 4.1% |
| 22 | Egypt | USD 184 mn | 0.4% | USD 299 mn | 5.0% |
| 23 | Netherlands | USD 184 mn | 0.4% | USD 279 mn | 4.3% |
| 24 | Malaysia | USD 184 mn | 0.4% | USD 299 mn | 5.0% |
| 25 | Switzerland | USD 163 mn | 0.4% | USD 240 mn | 4.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 1.5 bn | 3.7% | USD 2.3 bn | 4.4% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Wieland
- Mueller Industries
- KME
- Aurubis
- Mitsubishi Materials
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Diehl Metall
- Chase Brass
- Poongsan
- Olin
- Hailiang Group
- PMX Industries
- Kembla
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Ningbo Jintian Copper
- Ningbo Xingye
- Anhui Xinke New Materials
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the brass market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by product form, by end use, by alloy type, by metal source, by sales route. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the brass market?
The global brass market is estimated at USD 40.0 bn in 2025 and USD 41.8 bn in 2026.
How fast will the brass market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 64.9 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 23.1 bn.
Which country is the largest market for brass?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 18.8 bn in 2026, 45.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 62.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which brass segment is largest?
In the by product form split, Rod and bar is the largest segment with 38.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading brass companies?
Global leaders include Wieland, Mueller Industries, KME, Aurubis.
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