Uncoated steel wire mesh exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $3.1 million of uncoated steel wire mesh in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 831 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 951 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $563K | 433 t |
| 2019 | $536K | 566 t |
| 2018 | $966K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $336K | 195 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports uncoated steel wire mesh to
One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.61, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated steel wire mesh imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of uncoated steel wire mesh by Saudi Arabia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $249K | 13% |
| South Africa | $246K | 12% |
| Italy | $196K | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $87K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $65K | 3.3% |
| United States | $33K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $28K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $25K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia uncoated steel wire mesh exports (HS 7314.39): 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 7314.39: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, (other than plated or coated with zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated steel wire mesh exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported uncoated steel wire mesh worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 131 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy uncoated steel wire mesh from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Bahrain (21%) and Djibouti (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Djibouti grew fastest among the top ten, up 545% on the year.
What is the average export price of uncoated steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of uncoated steel wire mesh from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $336 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 827%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import uncoated steel wire mesh?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and South Africa. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated steel wire mesh?
The HS code for uncoated steel wire mesh is subheading 7314.39. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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