Steel wire mesh imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire mesh by Israel reached $33.7 million in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $33.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.4M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 11.5K t |
Where Israel imports steel wire mesh from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.4M | 58% |
| Romania | $2.6M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 6% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $867K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $676K | 2% |
| United States | $444K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.49 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic | 28% |
| 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 | 16% |
| 7314.41 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc | 15% |
| 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… | 12% |
| 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) | 10% |
| 7314.50 | Iron or steel: expanded metal | 7.7% |
| 7314.14 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery) | 6.1% |
| 7314.42 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, 41% 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 Israel
In 2024, Israel exported steel wire mesh worth $629 thousand (173 tonnes). United States alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+930% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $344K | 55% |
| Austria | $63K | 10% |
| Guyana | $54K | 8.6% |
| Australia | $41K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $35K | 5.5% |
| Ghana | $26K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $16K | 2.5% |
| France | $13K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $12K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $8K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 Israel?
Israel imported steel wire mesh worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by Romania (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 41% 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $36.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export steel wire mesh?
Yes. Israel exported $629 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Austria and Guyana. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7314.49 (28% of the value) and 7314.31 (16%). 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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