Plastic-coated steel netting trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic-coated steel netting was worth $230.7 million in 2024, about 121.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $230.7M | 121.3K t |
| 2023 | $228.7M | 109.5K t |
| 2022 | $260.9M | 105.9K t |
| 2021 | $271.4M | 132.7K t |
| 2020 | $210.8M | 113.7K t |
| 2019 | $199.0M | 109.8K t |
| 2018 | $217.8M | 118.4K t |
| 2017 | $175.7M | 100.0K t |
Top plastic-coated steel netting exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by Italy and Turkey. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $89.1M | 39% |
| Italy | $15.3M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $13.4M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $8.7M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $7.8M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $7.4M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $7.1M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $6.5M | 2.8% |
| United States | $6.4M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of France and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 205 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.8M | 16% |
| France | $15.2M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $13.7M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $6.9M | 3% |
| Japan | $6.5M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.3M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $5.9M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $4.9M | 2.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $2.91 per kg and China $1.65 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 7314.42: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic. HS 7314 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic-coated steel netting?
China exported $89.1 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by Italy (7%) and Turkey (6%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic-coated steel netting?
The United States imported $35.8 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Canada (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic-coated steel netting?
It was worth $230.7 million in 2024, about 121.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $271.4 million. 88 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic-coated steel netting per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $2.91 per kg and China $1.65 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 plastic-coated steel netting?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.42, 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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