Zinc-coated steel netting imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel netting by Saudi Arabia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.8 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 | $4.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 909 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 794 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 749 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports zinc-coated steel netting from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Switzerland (16%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 43% |
| Switzerland | $696K | 16% |
| Italy | $604K | 14% |
| Germany | $412K | 9.3% |
| Austria | $320K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $312K | 7.1% |
| United States | $78K | 1.8% |
| India | $62K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $18K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel netting exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported zinc-coated steel netting worth $1.2 million (750 tonnes). Most of it went to China (41%), Kuwait (29%), United Arab Emirates (25%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $485K | 41% |
| Kuwait | $348K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $292K | 25% |
| Bahrain | $40K | 3.3% |
| Oman | $11K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $10K | 0.8% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia zinc-coated steel netting imports (HS 7314.41): 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 7314.41: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel netting imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel netting to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Switzerland (16%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel netting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel netting to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export zinc-coated steel netting?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel netting?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.41. 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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