Coarse steel mesh imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $67.4 million of coarse steel mesh in 2024 (66.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $123.3 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 | $67.4M | 66.7K t |
| 2023 | $63.5M | 63.7K t |
| 2022 | $123.3M | 95.7K t |
| 2021 | $119.3M | 130.0K t |
| 2020 | $58.0M | 79.0K t |
| 2019 | $71.6M | 95.7K t |
| 2018 | $69.8M | 80.9K t |
| 2017 | $68.6M | 84.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coarse steel mesh from
Most of the value came from Portugal (28%), Netherlands (20%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $19.2M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $13.8M | 21% |
| Spain | $9.5M | 14% |
| Sweden | $7.1M | 11% |
| China | $6.8M | 10% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 4% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $833K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 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 exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of coarse steel mesh by the United Kingdom reached $18.2 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (30%), France (19%), Sweden (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $5.4M | 30% |
| France | $3.5M | 19% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 11% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| Denmark | $1000K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $330K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $286K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $241K | 1.3% |
| Bermuda | $134K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom coarse steel mesh imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coarse steel mesh worth $67.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse steel mesh to the United Kingdom?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 17% above 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 imports of coarse steel mesh to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.6 million in 2017 to $67.4 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $123.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $80.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export coarse steel mesh?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $18.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $49.2 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.
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