Stainless steel mesh trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stainless steel mesh was worth $604.2 million in 2024, about 71.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $604.2M | 71.5K t |
| 2023 | $654.5M | 65.2K t |
| 2022 | $719.2M | 68.0K t |
| 2021 | $627.6M | 62.2K t |
| 2020 | $524.9M | 49.5K t |
| 2019 | $530.7M | 48.4K t |
| 2018 | $543.4M | 52.7K t |
| 2017 | $485.9M | 51.0K t |
Top stainless steel mesh exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Japan and Germany. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 106 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $215.9M | 36% |
| Japan | $96.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $74.1M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $36.5M | 6% |
| Thailand | $30.7M | 5.1% |
| United States | $30.1M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $15.0M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $11.6M | 1.9% |
| India | $10.7M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8.7M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $6.8M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (18%), the United States (14%) and Australia (7%). 200 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $110.5M | 18% |
| United States | $84.4M | 14% |
| Australia | $42.9M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $25.3M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $23.7M | 3.9% |
| India | $15.8M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $15.6M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $15.5M | 2.6% |
| France | $12.4M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $12.1M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $12.0M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $11.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $243.99 per kg and China $4.59 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 7314.14: Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery). HS 7314 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stainless steel mesh?
China exported $215.9 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Japan (16%) and Germany (12%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stainless steel mesh?
China imported $110.5 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States (14%) and Australia (7%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stainless steel mesh?
It was worth $604.2 million in 2024, about 71.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $719.2 million. 106 countries reported exports and 200 reported imports.
What is the average price of stainless steel mesh per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $243.99 per kg and China $4.59 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 stainless steel mesh?
The HS code for stainless steel mesh is subheading 7314.14, 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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