Coarse steel mesh imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coarse steel mesh by Saudi Arabia reached $24.0 million in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $24.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coarse steel mesh from
Most of the value came from China (31%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Switzerland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.2M | 30% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 12% |
| Bahrain | $1.6M | 6.7% |
| India | $1.4M | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $618K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $345K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $324K | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $229K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 77% above the world average of $0.86. 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.
Coarse steel mesh exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million of coarse steel mesh in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coarse steel mesh imports (HS 7314.20): 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 7314.20: 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 size 100cm2 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of coarse steel mesh imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coarse steel mesh worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse steel mesh to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and Switzerland (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $0.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coarse steel mesh to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 836%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export coarse steel mesh?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coarse steel mesh?
The HS code for coarse steel mesh is subheading 7314.20. 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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