Zinc-coated steel netting trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc-coated steel netting was worth $654.7 million in 2024, about 377.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $654.7M | 377.2K t |
| 2023 | $633.9M | 330.3K t |
| 2022 | $813.5M | 359.5K t |
| 2021 | $807.1M | 418.1K t |
| 2020 | $590.1M | 354.6K t |
| 2019 | $535.8M | 335.8K t |
| 2018 | $520.5M | 325.2K t |
| 2017 | $433.3M | 298.6K t |
Top zinc-coated steel netting exporting countries
Exports are led by China (42%), Mexico (12%) and Poland (6%). 111 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $272.9M | 42% |
| Mexico | $77.8M | 12% |
| Poland | $38.5M | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $26.4M | 4% |
| Italy | $23.9M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $23.1M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $21.4M | 3.3% |
| Slovakia | $17.3M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11.9M | 1.8% |
| United States | $10.1M | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $9.5M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the Philippines. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $123.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $42.7M | 6.5% |
| Philippines | $25.7M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $18.7M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $18.5M | 2.8% |
| France | $17.9M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $16.2M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $15.5M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $14.0M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $13.6M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $12.7M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $10.7M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $5.42 per kg and China $1.41 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 7314.41: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc. HS 7314 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc-coated steel netting?
China exported $272.9 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Mexico (12%) and Poland (6%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc-coated steel netting?
The United States imported $123.2 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and the Philippines (4%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc-coated steel netting?
It was worth $654.7 million in 2024, about 377.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $813.5 million. 111 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc-coated steel netting per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $5.42 per kg and China $1.41 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel netting?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.41, 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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