Steel wire mesh imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $12.7 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.8 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 | $12.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 10.2K t |
Where Iraq imports steel wire mesh from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 80% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 16% |
| Spain | $185K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $155K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $116K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $85K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $32K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.2% |
| France | $12K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 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 | 33% |
| 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) | 13% |
| 7314.49 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic | 13% |
| 7314.50 | Iron or steel: expanded metal | 12% |
| 7314.42 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic | 5.1% |
| 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… | 5% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 2.1% |
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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 Iraq?
Iraq imported steel wire mesh worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 7% 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 Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $42.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7314.31 (33% 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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