Zinc-coated welded mesh exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of zinc-coated welded mesh by the United Kingdom reached $24.0 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value rose 64% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 8.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports zinc-coated welded mesh to
The largest buyer markets were Ireland (26%), United States (21%), France (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $6.3M | 26% |
| United States | $5.0M | 21% |
| France | $4.8M | 20% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 9.6% |
| Norway | $1.9M | 7.8% |
| Denmark | $954K | 4% |
| Germany | $751K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $474K | 2% |
| Spain | $459K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $384K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.72. 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 welded mesh imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $21.0 million of zinc-coated welded mesh in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 207 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Italy (20%), France (16%), China (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.3M | 20% |
| France | $3.3M | 16% |
| China | $2.8M | 14% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 9% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 8.9% |
| New Zealand | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| Portugal | $248K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $119K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom zinc-coated welded mesh exports (HS 7314.31): 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 7314.31: 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.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated welded mesh exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported zinc-coated welded mesh worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 106 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc-coated welded mesh from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United States (21%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc-coated welded mesh per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc-coated welded mesh from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import zinc-coated welded mesh?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $21.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and China. That compares with exports of $24.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh?
The HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh is subheading 7314.31. 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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