Steel wire mesh imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $6.2 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $6.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 5.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel wire mesh from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 52% |
| China | $1.6M | 26% |
| Italy | $520K | 8.4% |
| Kenya | $396K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $256K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $84K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.3% |
| India | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 65% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 9.7% |
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 9.4% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 7.6% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 4.4% |
| 7314.42 | Plastic-coated steel netting | 1.8% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 1.1% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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: 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel wire mesh worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (26%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7314.20 (65% of the value) and 7314.49 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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