Expanded metal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in expanded metal was worth $372.2 million in 2024, about 192.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% 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 | $372.2M | 192.9K t |
| 2023 | $412.4M | 211.9K t |
| 2022 | $549.9M | 209.6K t |
| 2021 | $451.1M | 199.3K t |
| 2020 | $314.2M | 190.9K t |
| 2019 | $334.3M | 190.1K t |
| 2018 | $315.8M | 174.2K t |
| 2017 | $275.6M | 157.1K t |
Top expanded metal exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Italy and Mexico. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 116 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $101.6M | 27% |
| Italy | $58.6M | 16% |
| Mexico | $33.7M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $27.6M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $16.4M | 4.4% |
| United States | $15.6M | 4.2% |
| France | $14.7M | 4% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $9.7M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $6.4M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60.2M | 16% |
| France | $29.6M | 8% |
| Germany | $22.5M | 6% |
| Canada | $17.6M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $11.4M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10.6M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.5M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $7.8M | 2.1% |
| Slovakia | $7.6M | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $7.5M | 2% |
| Brazil | $7.4M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $4.30 per kg and China $1.37 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 Expanded metal (HS 7314.50) 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 7314.50: Iron or steel: expanded metal. HS 7314 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most expanded metal?
China exported $101.6 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Italy (16%) and Mexico (9%). In all, 116 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most expanded metal?
The United States imported $60.2 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in expanded metal?
It was worth $372.2 million in 2024, about 192.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $549.9 million. 116 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of expanded metal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $4.30 per kg and China $1.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for expanded metal?
The HS code for expanded metal is subheading 7314.50, 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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