Stainless steel mesh imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported stainless steel mesh worth $9.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.2 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 | $9.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports stainless steel mesh from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 60% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $388K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $350K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $227K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $136K | 1.5% |
| France | $132K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $132K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $116K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.07 per kg, close to the world average of $8.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel mesh exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported stainless steel mesh worth $2.4 million (180 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (41%), Russia (13%), Uzbekistan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $976K | 41% |
| Russia | $322K | 14% |
| Uzbekistan | $256K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $148K | 6.2% |
| Bulgaria | $111K | 4.6% |
| Hungary | $57K | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $47K | 1.9% |
| Croatia | $43K | 1.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $36K | 1.5% |
| Iran | $36K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey stainless steel mesh imports (HS 7314.14): 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 7314.14: Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery).
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel mesh imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stainless steel mesh worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel mesh to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.07 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel mesh to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export stainless steel mesh?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Russia and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel mesh?
The HS code for stainless steel mesh is subheading 7314.14. 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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