Nickel wire mesh trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel wire mesh was worth $71.1 million in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $71.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.3M | 879 t |
| 2022 | $67.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $69.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $54.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $48.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $59.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $47.2M | 766 t |
Top nickel wire mesh exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by China and South Korea. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 59 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.4M | 19% |
| China | $12.3M | 17% |
| South Korea | $11.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $5.9M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 4% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (17%), the United States (16%) and Mexico (14%). 112 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 17% |
| United States | $11.7M | 17% |
| Mexico | $10.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 10% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 7.6% |
| Philippines | $3.1M | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $930K | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $43.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $166.57 per kg and China $17.53 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 Nickel wire mesh (HS 7508.10) 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 7508.10: Nickel: cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire. HS 7508 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel wire mesh?
The United States exported $13.4 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and South Korea (17%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel wire mesh?
China imported $11.8 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and Mexico (14%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel wire mesh?
It was worth $71.1 million in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 59 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel wire mesh per kg?
The world average declared value was about $43.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $166.57 per kg and China $17.53 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for nickel wire mesh?
The HS code for nickel wire mesh is subheading 7508.10, in chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7508 page.
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