Coarse steel mesh exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coarse steel mesh by Turkey reached $21.6 million in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.6 million.
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 | $21.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $44.6M | 40.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 10.6K t |
Where Turkey exports coarse steel mesh to
Most of it went to Bulgaria (17%), Georgia (11%), Croatia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $3.6M | 17% |
| Georgia | $2.5M | 11% |
| Croatia | $1.6M | 7.3% |
| Cyprus | $1.5M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 6% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Greece | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $759K | 3.5% |
| Liberia | $660K | 3.1% |
| Palestine | $634K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coarse steel mesh imports to Turkey
Imports of coarse steel mesh by Turkey reached $4.7 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Italy alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+681% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.2M | 90% |
| China | $195K | 4.2% |
| Greece | $143K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $91K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $26K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey coarse steel mesh exports (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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported coarse steel mesh worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 123 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy coarse steel mesh from Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Georgia (11%) and Croatia (7%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 99 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average export price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, close to 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 exports of coarse steel mesh from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2022 at $44.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import coarse steel mesh?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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