Uncoated steel wire mesh trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in uncoated steel wire mesh was worth $631.8 million in 2024, about 392.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $631.8M | 392.2K t |
| 2023 | $616.8M | 380.0K t |
| 2022 | $829.4M | 448.3K t |
| 2021 | $861.0M | 479.0K t |
| 2020 | $625.8M | 456.3K t |
| 2019 | $617.9M | 446.1K t |
| 2018 | $676.6M | 422.0K t |
| 2017 | $553.4M | 380.1K t |
Top uncoated steel wire mesh exporting countries
Exports are led by China (25%), Italy (12%) and Belgium (9%). 131 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $157.1M | 25% |
| Italy | $77.0M | 12% |
| Belgium | $56.9M | 9% |
| Germany | $39.4M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $39.3M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $26.3M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $25.6M | 4% |
| Poland | $23.3M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $17.8M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $17.5M | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $16.9M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.9M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 209 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $72.5M | 12% |
| United States | $53.6M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $37.1M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $30.4M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $27.5M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $26.2M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $21.9M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $16.0M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $14.6M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $14.1M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $12.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $2.22 per kg and Turkey $1.23 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 7314.39: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, (other than plated or coated with zinc). HS 7314 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most uncoated steel wire mesh?
China exported $157.1 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Italy (12%) and Belgium (9%). In all, 131 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most uncoated steel wire mesh?
France imported $72.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in uncoated steel wire mesh?
It was worth $631.8 million in 2024, about 392.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $861.0 million. 131 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of uncoated steel wire mesh per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $2.22 per kg and Turkey $1.23 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 uncoated steel wire mesh?
The HS code for uncoated steel wire mesh is subheading 7314.39, 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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