Coarse steel mesh imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported coarse steel mesh worth $3.0 million (816 tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 816 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 631 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 756 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $215K | 108 t |
| 2019 | $164K | 155 t |
| 2018 | $395K | 343 t |
| 2017 | $71K | 62 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports coarse steel mesh from
France alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.8M | 59% |
| Belgium | $927K | 31% |
| Germany | $86K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $69K | 2.3% |
| China | $48K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $31K | 1% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, 323% above the world average of $0.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire coarse steel mesh imports (HS 7314.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7314.20: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at intersections, of wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3mm or more and mesh size 100cm2 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of coarse steel mesh imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported coarse steel mesh worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 816 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse steel mesh to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Belgium (31%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 323% above the world average of $0.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coarse steel mesh to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coarse steel mesh?
The HS code for coarse steel mesh is subheading 7314.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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