Steel wire mesh imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire mesh by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.0 million in 2024 (902 tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.7 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 | $2.0M | 902 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 642 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 423 t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 571 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 582 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 355 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel wire mesh from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 33% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 26% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 14% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 7.2% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 6.6% |
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 5.1% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 4.1% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 46% 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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: 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel wire mesh worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 902 tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (6%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7314.49 (33% of the value) and 7314.31 (26%).
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