Steel wire mesh imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire mesh by Yemen reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.6 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 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Yemen imports steel wire mesh from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+849% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 92% |
| Saudi Arabia | $199K | 7.1% |
| India | $23K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $8K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 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 | 64% |
| 7314.41 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc | 15% |
| 7314.49 | Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic | 7.1% |
| 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… | 5.8% |
| 7314.50 | Iron or steel: expanded metal | 3% |
| 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) | 2.6% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 1.1% |
| 7314.12 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, endless bands for machinery, of stainless steel | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.53. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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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: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported steel wire mesh worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (7%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2020 at $7.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7314.31 (64% of the value) and 7314.41 (15%). 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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