Coarse steel mesh trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coarse steel mesh was worth $1.65 billion in 2024, about 1.91 million tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $1.65B | 1.91M t |
| 2023 | $1.82B | 1.98M t |
| 2022 | $2.68B | 2.21M t |
| 2021 | $2.43B | 2.35M t |
| 2020 | $1.53B | 2.10M t |
| 2019 | $1.70B | 2.22M t |
| 2018 | $1.82B | 2.17M t |
| 2017 | $1.57B | 2.15M t |
Top coarse steel mesh exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Italy. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $254.2M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $243.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $226.1M | 14% |
| Spain | $146.9M | 8.9% |
| China | $141.8M | 8.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $88.7M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $67.9M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $42.7M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $38.6M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $37.4M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $36.0M | 2.2% |
| France | $34.1M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Belgium. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $286.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $192.6M | 12% |
| Belgium | $124.9M | 7.6% |
| Croatia | $114.5M | 6.9% |
| Austria | $76.2M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $67.4M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $56.8M | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $53.0M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $44.7M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $42.9M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $35.2M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $35.1M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $0.95 per kg and Italy $0.70 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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The shipment records behind Coarse steel mesh (HS 7314.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 7314.20: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at intersections, of wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3mm or more and mesh size 100cm2 or more. HS 7314 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coarse steel mesh?
Germany exported $254.2 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Italy (14%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coarse steel mesh?
France imported $286.3 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and Belgium (8%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coarse steel mesh?
It was worth $1.65 billion in 2024, about 1.91 million tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.68 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $0.95 per kg and Italy $0.70 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 coarse steel mesh?
The HS code for coarse steel mesh is subheading 7314.20, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7314 page.
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