🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of steel wire mesh: 2024 trade data
Imports of steel wire mesh by Bahrain reached $3.9 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
Where Bahrain imports steel wire mesh from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), Saudi Arabia (23%), United Arab Emirates (22%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.1M | 28% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $897K | 23% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $873K | 22% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $815K | 21% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $106K | 2.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $64K | 1.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $21K | 0.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $18K | 0.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $11K | 0.3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.49 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic | 30% |
| 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) | 19% |
| 7314.50 | Iron or steel: expanded metal | 16% |
| 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 | 12% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 8.2% |
| 7314.14 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery) | 6.3% |
| 7314.42 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic | 5.5% |
| 7314.41 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
In 2024, Bahrain exported steel wire mesh worth $3.3 million (615 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 54% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $925K | 28% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $309K | 9.3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $98K | 3% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $77K | 2.3% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $49K | 1.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $24K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $18K | 0.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $10K | 0.3% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Bahrain?
$3.9 million in 2024, or 2.4 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import steel wire mesh from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Italy (28%), Saudi Arabia (23%), United Arab Emirates (22%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.53 per kg.
Does Bahrain export steel wire mesh?
Yes, worth $3.3 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
HS heading 7314. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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