Zinc-coated welded mesh trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc-coated welded mesh was worth $655.8 million in 2024, about 381.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and down 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 | $655.8M | 381.1K t |
| 2023 | $673.4M | 351.8K t |
| 2022 | $763.6M | 335.7K t |
| 2021 | $770.3M | 389.9K t |
| 2020 | $625.6M | 367.8K t |
| 2019 | $523.6M | 324.4K t |
| 2018 | $580.1M | 357.0K t |
| 2017 | $531.9M | 342.4K t |
Top zinc-coated welded mesh exporting countries
Exports are led by China (36%), Canada (9%) and Poland (7%). 106 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $235.3M | 36% |
| Canada | $59.3M | 9% |
| Poland | $48.6M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $34.1M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $28.9M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $28.5M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $24.0M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $23.0M | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $20.7M | 3.2% |
| United States | $17.7M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $12.9M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $12.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $176.7M | 27% |
| Germany | $40.4M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $23.4M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $23.2M | 3.5% |
| France | $22.7M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $21.0M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $17.4M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $13.6M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $13.3M | 2% |
| Belgium | $11.6M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $11.0M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $10.6M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $2.71 per kg and China $1.37 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 7314.31: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc. HS 7314 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc-coated welded mesh?
China exported $235.3 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Canada (9%) and Poland (7%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc-coated welded mesh?
The United States imported $176.7 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc-coated welded mesh?
It was worth $655.8 million in 2024, about 381.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $770.3 million. 106 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc-coated welded mesh per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $2.71 per kg and China $1.37 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 welded mesh?
The HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh is subheading 7314.31, 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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