Stainless steel mesh imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel mesh by the United States reached $84.4 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $112.2 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 | $84.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $98.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $112.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $92.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $82.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $83.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $97.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $73.8M | 8.3K t |
Where the United States imports stainless steel mesh from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.5M | 56% |
| Switzerland | $6.7M | 8% |
| India | $6.4M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.9M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $951K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $761K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.52 per kg, close to the world average of $8.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel mesh exports from the United States
Exports of stainless steel mesh by the United States reached $30.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 106 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (25%), Mexico (23%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.6M | 25% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 23% |
| China | $3.1M | 10% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $754K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $663K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $613K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported stainless steel mesh worth $84.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 200 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel mesh to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($47.5 million), followed by Switzerland (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel mesh to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.8 million in 2017 to $84.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $112.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export stainless steel mesh?
Yes. The United States exported $30.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $54.3 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.
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