Zinc-coated welded mesh imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $4.2 million of zinc-coated welded mesh in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.6 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 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Iraq imports zinc-coated welded mesh from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 83% |
| Turkey | $562K | 13% |
| South Africa | $155K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.72. 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 Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq zinc-coated welded mesh imports (HS 7314.31): 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 7314.31: 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.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated welded mesh imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported zinc-coated welded mesh worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated welded mesh to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated welded mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated welded mesh to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh?
The HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh is subheading 7314.31. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Iraq. Tell us your product to see it live.
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