Base metal-coated wire trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in base metal-coated wire was worth $1.27 billion in 2024, about 962.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and down 10% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.27B | 962.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.41B | 951.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.72B | 1.01M t |
| 2021 | $1.58B | 1.07M t |
| 2020 | $1.07B | 887.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.29B | 1.02M t |
| 2018 | $1.39B | 1.03M t |
| 2017 | $1.20B | 958.2K t |
Top base metal-coated wire exporting countries
Exports are led by China (41%), South Korea (9%) and Slovakia (8%). 89 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $525.5M | 41% |
| South Korea | $120.4M | 9.5% |
| Slovakia | $100.0M | 7.9% |
| Czech Republic | $77.4M | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $72.4M | 5.7% |
| Vietnam | $62.0M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $55.9M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $33.6M | 2.7% |
| United States | $26.5M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $24.6M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $21.2M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $19.4M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Thailand (10%), Japan (6%) and India (5%). 179 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $129.9M | 10% |
| Japan | $70.0M | 5.5% |
| India | $68.6M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $61.6M | 4.9% |
| United States | $59.4M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $54.7M | 4.3% |
| Romania | $54.6M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $53.3M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $51.2M | 4% |
| Mexico | $48.6M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $44.7M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $43.2M | 3.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.82 per kg and Malaysia $1.09 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7217.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with base metals (other than zinc). HS 7217 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most base metal-coated wire?
China exported $525.5 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by South Korea (9%) and Slovakia (8%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most base metal-coated wire?
Thailand imported $129.9 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Japan (6%) and India (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in base metal-coated wire?
It was worth $1.27 billion in 2024, about 962.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.72 billion. 89 countries reported exports and 179 reported imports.
What is the average price of base metal-coated wire per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.82 per kg and Malaysia $1.09 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for base metal-coated wire?
The HS code for base metal-coated wire is subheading 7217.30, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7217 page.
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