Plastic-coated steel netting imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.9 million of plastic-coated steel netting in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.3 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 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 561 t |
| 2021 | $647K | 265 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 796 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 950 t |
| 2017 | $286K | 183 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic-coated steel netting from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 70% |
| China | $560K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $309K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic-coated steel netting imports (HS 7314.42): 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 7314.42: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel netting imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic-coated steel netting worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel netting to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel netting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel netting to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $286 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 925%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel netting?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.42. 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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