Coated steel netting (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported coated steel netting (other) worth $3.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 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 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 902 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 569 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 649 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coated steel netting (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 68% |
| Italy | $564K | 16% |
| Turkey | $230K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $132K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $49K | 1.4% |
| India | $35K | 1% |
| Austria | $31K | 0.9% |
| United States | $30K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.60. 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.
Coated steel netting (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of coated steel netting (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $508 thousand in 2024 (651 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 7314.49: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel netting (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coated steel netting (other) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel netting (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel netting (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel netting (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export coated steel netting (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $508 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Afghanistan and Mozambique. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel netting (other)?
The HS code for coated steel netting (other) is subheading 7314.49. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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