Zinc-coated steel wire trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc-coated steel wire was worth $2.38 billion in 2024, about 2.20 million tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017, and down 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 | $2.38B | 2.20M t |
| 2023 | $2.44B | 2.02M t |
| 2022 | $3.17B | 2.08M t |
| 2021 | $3.05B | 2.35M t |
| 2020 | $2.37B | 2.36M t |
| 2019 | $2.54B | 2.38M t |
| 2018 | $2.64B | 2.52M t |
| 2017 | $2.19B | 2.32M t |
Top zinc-coated steel wire exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Slovakia. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 120 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $776.4M | 33% |
| Turkey | $190.6M | 8% |
| Slovakia | $159.5M | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $100.5M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $89.2M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $88.4M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $81.7M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $70.0M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $62.7M | 2.6% |
| France | $58.1M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $54.7M | 2.3% |
| Luxembourg | $52.0M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $207.2M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $141.6M | 6% |
| Germany | $109.7M | 4.6% |
| France | $97.1M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $90.5M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $85.3M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $83.8M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $80.5M | 3.4% |
| Romania | $58.6M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $55.6M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $55.3M | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $51.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.70 per kg and China $0.85 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc. HS 7217 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc-coated steel wire?
China exported $776.4 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Turkey (8%) and Slovakia (7%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc-coated steel wire?
The United States imported $207.2 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Poland (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc-coated steel wire?
It was worth $2.38 billion in 2024, about 2.20 million tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.17 billion. 120 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.70 per kg and China $0.85 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 zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20, 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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