Steel wire mesh imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.4 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 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 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports steel wire mesh from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 65% |
| Turkey | $486K | 21% |
| Italy | $121K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $63K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $38K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $30K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $23K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.5% |
| Syria | $9K | 0.4% |
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 | 27% |
| 7314.14 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery) | 13% |
| 7314.41 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc | 11% |
| 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) | 11% |
| 7314.50 | Iron or steel: expanded metal | 9.7% |
| 7314.42 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic | 9.2% |
| 7314.49 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic | 7.8% |
| 7314.12 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, endless bands for machinery, of stainless steel | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 25% 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 Lebanon
Lebanon exported $354 thousand of steel wire mesh in 2024 (230 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (42%), Nigeria (18%), Republic of the Congo (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $148K | 42% |
| Nigeria | $64K | 18% |
| Republic of the Congo | $52K | 15% |
| Cyprus | $20K | 5.6% |
| Togo | $19K | 5.4% |
| Grenada | $14K | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 3.1% |
| Guinea | $5K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 1.3% |
| Cameroon | $4K | 1.1% |
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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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported steel wire mesh worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 25% 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 Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export steel wire mesh?
Yes. Lebanon exported $354 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Nigeria and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7314.31 (27% of the value) and 7314.14 (13%). 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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