Steel wire mesh imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.2 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.5 million.
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 | $9.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 8.6K t |
Where Egypt imports steel wire mesh from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 53% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $467K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $382K | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $376K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $206K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $188K | 2% |
| India | $186K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $186K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $148K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.14 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery) | 26% |
| 7314.41 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc | 17% |
| 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) | 12% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 12% |
| 7314.12 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, endless bands for machinery, of stainless steel | 11% |
| 7314.49 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic | 6.3% |
| 7314.50 | Iron or steel: expanded metal | 5.7% |
| 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… | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 87% above the world average of $1.53. 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.
Steel wire mesh exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $4.1 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (942 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 73% |
| Libya | $299K | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $191K | 4.7% |
| Sudan | $186K | 4.5% |
| Cyprus | $131K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $105K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $78K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $54K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $23K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $19K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: 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 Egypt?
Egypt imported steel wire mesh worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $16.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel wire mesh?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Libya and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7314.14 (26% of the value) and 7314.41 (17%). 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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