Other steel wire trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other steel wire was worth $571.7 million in 2024, about 416.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $571.7M | 416.5K t |
| 2023 | $605.8M | 418.0K t |
| 2022 | $696.5M | 428.5K t |
| 2021 | $696.7M | 529.4K t |
| 2020 | $542.5M | 376.2K t |
| 2019 | $553.7M | 418.6K t |
| 2018 | $564.1M | 419.7K t |
| 2017 | $440.8M | 383.7K t |
Top other steel wire exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Germany and Spain. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 117 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $128.9M | 23% |
| Germany | $47.7M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $43.4M | 7.6% |
| United States | $35.2M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $31.1M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $30.2M | 5.3% |
| France | $19.1M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $18.8M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $17.9M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $14.5M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $14.3M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $13.0M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $65.4M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $44.1M | 7.7% |
| Canada | $44.0M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $26.6M | 4.7% |
| France | $26.1M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $22.2M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $19.3M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $16.2M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $11.8M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $11.4M | 2% |
| Serbia | $11.4M | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $3.21 per kg and China $1.01 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 Other steel wire (HS 7217.90) 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 7217.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217. HS 7217 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other steel wire?
China exported $128.9 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Germany (8%) and Spain (8%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other steel wire?
The United States imported $65.4 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia (8%) and Canada (8%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other steel wire?
It was worth $571.7 million in 2024, about 416.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $696.7 million. 117 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of other steel wire per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $3.21 per kg and China $1.01 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 other steel wire?
The HS code for other steel wire is subheading 7217.90, 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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