Steel wire mesh imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire mesh by Uganda reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.8 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 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 991 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Uganda imports steel wire mesh from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 61% |
| India | $547K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $107K | 4% |
| Kenya | $97K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $96K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $43K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 41% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 13% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 13% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 9.8% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 9.8% |
| 7314.42 | Plastic-coated steel netting | 4% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 3.7% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire mesh exports from Uganda
Exports of steel wire mesh by Uganda reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 53% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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: 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 imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel wire mesh worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export steel wire mesh?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Rwanda. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7314.41 (41% of the value) and 7314.49 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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