Steel wire mesh exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported steel wire mesh worth $145.1 million (98.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 173 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $202.2 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 | $145.1M | 98.6K t |
| 2023 | $134.7M | 83.8K t |
| 2022 | $202.2M | 132.0K t |
| 2021 | $152.3M | 105.1K t |
| 2020 | $96.4M | 84.4K t |
| 2019 | $73.5M | 58.3K t |
| 2018 | $64.2M | 47.8K t |
| 2017 | $42.8M | 34.1K t |
Where Turkey exports steel wire mesh to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (19%), France (7%), Bulgaria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27.0M | 19% |
| France | $10.3M | 7.1% |
| Bulgaria | $10.2M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $10.0M | 6.9% |
| Austria | $8.8M | 6.1% |
| United States | $8.4M | 5.8% |
| Serbia | $7.4M | 5.1% |
| Georgia | $5.9M | 4.1% |
| Croatia | $5.8M | 4% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.49 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic | 34% |
| 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) | 27% |
| 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… | 15% |
| 7314.42 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic | 9.2% |
| 7314.31 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc | 7% |
| 7314.41 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc | 2.8% |
| 7314.14 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery) | 1.7% |
| 7314.50 | Iron or steel: expanded metal | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire mesh imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $33.4 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (35%), Italy (21%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 35% |
| Italy | $6.9M | 21% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 11% |
| Albania | $3.3M | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $804K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $715K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $651K | 2% |
| Slovakia | $615K | 1.8% |
| France | $583K | 1.7% |
| Georgia | $573K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel wire mesh worth $145.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 173 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel wire mesh from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by France (7%) and Bulgaria (7%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 153 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.53 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of steel wire mesh from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.8 million in 2017 to $145.1 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. The peak was 2022 at $202.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import steel wire mesh?
Yes. Turkey imported $33.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $111.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7314.49 (34% of the value) and 7314.39 (27%). 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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