Coarse steel mesh exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.5 million of coarse steel mesh in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.1 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 | $8.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 5.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports coarse steel mesh to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.2M | 85% |
| Seychelles | $455K | 5.4% |
| Kuwait | $349K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $188K | 2.2% |
| Niger | $167K | 2% |
| Egypt | $89K | 1.1% |
| France | $17K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.86. 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.
Coarse steel mesh imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported coarse steel mesh worth $7.6 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+748% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 79% |
| Bahrain | $595K | 7.8% |
| South Africa | $360K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $271K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $152K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $146K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.5% |
| India | $23K | 0.3% |
| France | $22K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported coarse steel mesh worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 123 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy coarse steel mesh from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the Seychelles (5%) and Kuwait (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 805% on the year.
What is the average export price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coarse steel mesh from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import coarse steel mesh?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Bahrain and South Africa. That compares with exports of $8.5 million in the same 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.
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