Zinc-coated steel netting imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $15.5 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 219 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 9.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports zinc-coated steel netting from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Switzerland (22%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 35% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 22% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 10% |
| South Africa | $635K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $474K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $457K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $352K | 2.3% |
| India | $244K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.74. 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.
Zinc-coated steel netting exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $11.9 million of zinc-coated steel netting in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 111 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Ireland (29%), Hungary (16%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.5M | 29% |
| Hungary | $1.9M | 16% |
| France | $1.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 8.6% |
| Sweden | $960K | 8.1% |
| Norway | $744K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $690K | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $327K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $229K | 1.9% |
| Latvia | $215K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom zinc-coated steel netting imports (HS 7314.41): 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 7314.41: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel netting imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel netting to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Switzerland (22%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel netting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel netting to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export zinc-coated steel netting?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Hungary and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel netting?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.41. 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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