Stainless steel mesh imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel mesh by the United Kingdom reached $12.0 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.6 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 | $12.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 876 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 701 t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 882 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 713 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stainless steel mesh from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), China (23%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 24% |
| China | $2.7M | 23% |
| United States | $1.5M | 12% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 9.4% |
| Switzerland | $970K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $503K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $267K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $213K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $179K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.59 per kg, 37% above the world average of $8.45. 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.
Stainless steel mesh exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of stainless steel mesh by the United Kingdom reached $8.7 million in 2024 (419 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (26%), United States (8%), Belgium (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+468% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 26% |
| United States | $722K | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $697K | 8% |
| Singapore | $601K | 6.9% |
| France | $507K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $388K | 4.5% |
| Nigeria | $375K | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $335K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $308K | 3.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $304K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless steel mesh imports (HS 7314.14): 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 7314.14: Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery).
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel mesh imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stainless steel mesh worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel mesh to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (23%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.59 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $8.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless steel mesh to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stainless steel mesh?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel mesh?
The HS code for stainless steel mesh is subheading 7314.14. 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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