Steel wire mesh imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire mesh by Zimbabwe reached $11.4 million in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $11.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 6.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel wire mesh from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), China (36%), Botswana (11%). Among the main suppliers, Botswana grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 47% |
| China | $4.1M | 36% |
| Botswana | $1.3M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $255K | 2.2% |
| Mauritius | $124K | 1.1% |
| India | $118K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $21K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 32% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 21% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 16% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 10% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 8.8% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 4.5% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 3.9% |
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel wire mesh worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (36%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7314.39 (32% of the value) and 7314.49 (21%).
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