Coarse steel mesh imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported coarse steel mesh worth $4.0 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 299% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $4.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $999K | 864 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 917 t |
| 2020 | $709K | 719 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $968K | 774 t |
Where Ethiopia imports coarse steel mesh from
Netherlands alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 80% |
| China | $787K | 20% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 22% 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 Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported coarse steel mesh worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 299% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse steel mesh to Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coarse steel mesh to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $968 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 312%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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