Uncoated steel wire mesh imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated steel wire mesh by the United Kingdom reached $30.4 million in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.2 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 | $30.4M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 17.7K t |
| 2021 | $44.2M | 24.5K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 18.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports uncoated steel wire mesh from
Most of the value came from Belgium (24%), Italy (23%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.3M | 24% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 23% |
| France | $4.8M | 16% |
| China | $3.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.4% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $731K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $454K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $406K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, close to the world average of $1.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated steel wire mesh exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of uncoated steel wire mesh by the United Kingdom reached $9.0 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.7M | 52% |
| Colombia | $543K | 6% |
| Norway | $386K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $358K | 4% |
| Nigeria | $322K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $307K | 3.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $291K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $249K | 2.8% |
| Israel | $223K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $218K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom uncoated steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314.39): 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 7314.39: 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).
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated steel wire mesh imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported uncoated steel wire mesh worth $30.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 209 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated steel wire mesh to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Italy (23%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated steel wire mesh to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $30.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $44.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export uncoated steel wire mesh?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Colombia and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated steel wire mesh?
The HS code for uncoated steel wire mesh is subheading 7314.39. 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?
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