Coarse steel mesh imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.4 million of coarse steel mesh in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 190% more than in 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 | $3.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $998K | 762 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 2.9K t |
Where Zambia imports coarse steel mesh from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 79% |
| China | $659K | 19% |
| Switzerland | $39K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Panama | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.86. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia coarse steel mesh imports (HS 7314.20): 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 7314.20: 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 size 100cm2 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of coarse steel mesh imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coarse steel mesh worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 190% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse steel mesh to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (19%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coarse steel mesh to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export coarse steel mesh?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Uganda. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coarse steel mesh?
The HS code for coarse steel mesh is subheading 7314.20. 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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