Uncoated steel wire mesh imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated steel wire mesh by Kuwait reached $3.9 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 704 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 999 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 968 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports uncoated steel wire mesh from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 62% |
| China | $680K | 18% |
| Italy | $588K | 15% |
| Egypt | $78K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.61, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 Kuwait uncoated steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314.39): 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 7314.39: 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).
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated steel wire mesh imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported uncoated steel wire mesh worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated steel wire mesh to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated steel wire mesh to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated steel wire mesh?
The HS code for uncoated steel wire mesh is subheading 7314.39. 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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