Plastic-coated steel netting imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated steel netting by the United Kingdom reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.6 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 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic-coated steel netting from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Netherlands (15%), Portugal (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $599K | 15% |
| Portugal | $484K | 13% |
| France | $395K | 10% |
| Slovakia | $277K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $226K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $156K | 4% |
| Poland | $118K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $117K | 3% |
| Iceland | $71K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated steel netting exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plastic-coated steel netting worth $768 thousand (157 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (33%), Ireland (28%), Norway (16%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $253K | 33% |
| Ireland | $212K | 28% |
| Norway | $123K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 8% |
| Slovakia | $55K | 7.1% |
| France | $19K | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $10K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 0.7% |
| Barbados | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic-coated steel netting imports (HS 7314.42): 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 7314.42: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel netting imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic-coated steel netting worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel netting to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Portugal (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel netting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel netting to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic-coated steel netting?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $768 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Ireland and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel netting?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.42. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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