Steel wire mesh imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported steel wire mesh worth $13.9 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.4 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 | $13.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 8.5K t |
Where Zambia imports steel wire mesh from
South Africa alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.3M | 82% |
| China | $2.3M | 17% |
| India | $48K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $47K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $39K | 0.3% |
| United States | $31K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $12K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 25% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 22% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 18% |
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 14% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 10% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 5.9% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 2.9% |
| 7314.42 | Plastic-coated steel netting | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire mesh exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $2.0 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 96% |
| Malawi | $33K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $27K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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: 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported steel wire mesh worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by China (17%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export steel wire mesh?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7314.20 (25% of the value) and 7314.31 (22%).
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