🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of steel wire mesh: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $181.3 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (114.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 225 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $248.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of steel wire mesh by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181.3M | 114.8K t |
| 2023 | $176.7M | 108.0K t |
| 2022 | $248.7M | 142.1K t |
| 2021 | $246.9M | 186.5K t |
| 2020 | $148.3M | 130.7K t |
| 2019 | $165.0M | 142.7K t |
| 2018 | $184.5M | 140.2K t |
| 2017 | $186.7M | 147.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel wire mesh from
Most of the value came from China (15%), Italy (12%), Portugal (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $26.8M | 15% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $21.6M | 12% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $20.8M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $15.7M | 8.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $14.4M | 7.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $12.9M | 7.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $10.0M | 5.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $9.6M | 5.3% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $9.4M | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $7.7M | 4.3% |
Types of steel wire mesh under HS 7314
| 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… | 37% |
| 7314.39 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, (other than plated or coated with zinc) | 17% |
| 7314.31 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc | 12% |
| 7314.41 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc | 8.6% |
| 7314.49 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic | 8.4% |
| 7314.14 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery) | 6.6% |
| 7314.50 | Iron or steel: expanded metal | 5.2% |
| 7314.42 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price of steel wire mesh
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports steel wire mesh
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported steel wire mesh worth $107.6 million (35.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (23%), France (13%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+736% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $24.3M | 23% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $13.7M | 13% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.7M | 8.1% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $7.2M | 6.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6.1M | 5.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.8M | 5.4% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $3.4M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Steel wire mesh trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel wire mesh worth $181.3 million in 2024 (114.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import steel wire mesh from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (15%), Italy (12%), Portugal (11%).
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.53 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export steel wire mesh?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported steel wire mesh worth $107.6 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France, United States.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
Steel wire mesh falls under HS heading 7314 (Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steel wire mesh with the United Kingdom?
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