Aluminium wire mesh imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium wire mesh by Saudi Arabia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (639 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 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 | $4.1M | 639 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 434 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 514 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 658 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 610 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 607 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 372 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 277 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminium wire mesh from
Bahrain alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $2.9M | 70% |
| China | $680K | 16% |
| United States | $443K | 11% |
| Thailand | $58K | 1.4% |
| India | $47K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, close to the world average of $7.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium wire mesh exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million of aluminium wire mesh in 2024 (65 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $750K | 73% |
| Thailand | $174K | 17% |
| Egypt | $69K | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $17K | 1.6% |
| Qatar | $10K | 1% |
| Sudan | $7K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.4% |
| Afghanistan | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium wire mesh imports (HS 7616.91): 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 7616.91: Aluminium: cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire mesh imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminium wire mesh worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 639 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire mesh to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $7.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium wire mesh to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aluminium wire mesh?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Thailand and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire mesh?
The HS code for aluminium wire mesh is subheading 7616.91. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7616 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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