Brass Market To Reach $18.6 Billion By 2033 | CAGR: 5.0%

October 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Brass Market Growth & Trends

The global brass market is projected to reach USD 18.6 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growth is supported by increasing demand for durable, corrosion-resistant, and machinable metal components across electrical and electronics, plumbing, machinery, and automotive manufacturing. Brass combines strength, formability, electrical and thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for connectors, terminals, valves, fittings, and precision-engineered parts. Growing investments in power distribution, urban housing, water infrastructure, and industrial modernization are supporting adoption across major end-use industries.

Electrical and electronic components remain a key contributor to demand, driven by electrification and the expansion of electronics manufacturing. In plumbing and sanitary applications, brass fittings, valves, and faucets benefit from urbanization, housing construction, and water supply infrastructure upgrades, while the shift toward lead-free alloys is shaping product requirements. Machinery and industrial components rely on brass for gears, bushings, valves, and precision-engineered parts, while the automotive segment uses it in connectors, sensors, radiator components, and fluid-handling systems.

Across product categories, brass wires account for a significant share of demand owing to their extensive use in connectors, terminals, springs, and electrical contact components. Brass rods are preferred for CNC-machined and forged components because of their machinability and dimensional stability, while other forms, including sheets, strips, tubes, castings, and forgings serve architectural, decorative, and specialized industrial applications. Purchasing decisions are influenced by alloy grade, machinability, lead-content compliance, delivery lead times, and the balance between material costs and end-use performance.

By region, Asia Pacific leads demand and is expected to remain a key growth contributor, supported by manufacturing expansion, electronics production, urbanization, and infrastructure development across China, India, Japan, and South Korea. North America and Europe also represent significant consumption centers, driven by electrical infrastructure upgrades, industrial machinery production, plumbing applications, and regulatory requirements for lead-free alloys. Meanwhile, the Middle East and Africa and Latin America offer growth opportunities through construction activity, water infrastructure investments, and expanding industrial development.

The competitive landscape is shaped by manufacturers’ ability to maintain consistent alloy quality, secure copper and zinc supply, and serve customers across multiple geographic markets. Key players include Wieland Group, Aurubis AG, KME Group S.p.A., Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Poongsan Corporation, Ningbo Jintian Copper (Group) Co., Ltd., Luvata, and Diehl Metall Stiftung & Co. KG. Producers focus on casting, extrusion, drawing, and rolling capabilities, scrap recycling, lead-free alloy development, and service and distribution networks.

Electrification, power grid investment, water infrastructure upgrades, and continued industrial development are expected to create further opportunities. Greater use of recycled brass and the development of lead-free and application-specific alloys may help manufacturers improve material efficiency and meet evolving regulations. Suppliers that strengthen distribution networks, expand compliant alloy portfolios, and align product offerings with regional and application-specific requirements may be better positioned to capture emerging demand.

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Brass Market Report Highlights

Asia Pacific dominated the global brass industry, accounting for the largest revenue share of 43.0% in 2025. The region's leading position is supported by its extensive electrical and electronics manufacturing base, expanding construction activities, rapid urbanization, and growing investments in industrial infrastructure. Strong demand for plumbing fittings, automotive components, electrical connectors, and precision-engineered products across China, India, Japan, and South Korea continues to support regional consumption.
By type, brass wires accounted for the largest revenue share of 46.2% in 2025. Their widespread use in electrical connections, industrial components, fasteners, mesh products, and various manufacturing applications supports segment demand. Brass wires offer good machinability, formability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity, making them suitable for applications requiring reliable performance and dimensional consistency. Growing industrial production and demand for precision metal products further support their adoption across end-use industries.
By application, the electrical and electronic components segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2033. Growth is driven by increasing demand for connectors, terminals, switches, contact components, and other precision-engineered parts used in electrical equipment and electronic devices. Investments in power distribution infrastructure, industrial automation, telecommunications equipment, and vehicle electrification are creating additional demand opportunities.
In January 2026, Wieland acquired Techni-Cast, a California-based specialist in centrifugal casting of copper alloys, adding to a series of North American acquisitions that includes Global Brass and Copper, Scott Brass, and Farmers Copper. The transaction extends the group's casting and service capabilities for copper alloy customers in the region.
In April 2026, Aurubis AG marked its 160^th anniversary, reaffirming its position as the world's largest copper recycler. The company produces more than one million tons of copper cathodes annually and processes them into wire rod, continuous cast shapes, profiles, and rolled products made of copper and copper alloys used across electrical, industrial, and construction applications.