Iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for plastic-coated iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing expanded significantly from 2018 to 2024, with consumption volume rising from 18 356 tons to 37 247 tons. Growth was steady initially, interrupted by a slight dip in 2020, before accelerating sharply after 2021.

In late 2022, the introduction of Real Decreto 1055/2022 on packaging and packaging waste established new registration and reporting duties for producers, affecting supply chain logistics for coated wire products. During the same period, leading domestic manufacturers such as Trefilados Urbano and Andaluza de Trefilería were innovating with more durable and practical galvanized and plastic-coated wires, broadening the product range available to buyers.

These developments coincided with a phase of rapid market expansion, where volume jumped from 22 661 tons in 2021 to 36 352 tons in 2023, before stabilizing near 37 247 tons in 2024. The enhanced product variety and adapted supply chain conditions supported the sustained growth in market volume.

Production plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in Spain has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 35 559 thousand US dollars, marking a slight year-on-year rise of 1.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 15.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in Spain has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain produced 23 754 tonnes, reflecting a modest increase of 0.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 12.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest output was recorded in 2018 at 20 737 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 1.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic from Spain have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4 851 tonnes, showing an 11.5% increase relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 266 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Czechia dominated the export structure in kind. France accounted for 56.2% of exports, Portugal for 13.6%, and Czechia for 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented 76.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's export value of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic reached 8 983 thousand US dollars, indicating a 15.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Czechia continued to be the top buyers in value terms. France held 58.7% of export value, Portugal 12.9%, and Czechia 6.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 77.8% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic into Spain have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 516 tonnes, which is 10.2% less year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 885 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 37.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for imports in kind were Portugal, the Netherlands, and China. Portugal accounted for 44.4% of imports, the Netherlands for 15.7%, and China for 13.6%. Together, these three countries made up 73.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Spain's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 2 480 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.4% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 2.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 227 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, China, and Italy accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms. Portugal held 35.2% of import value, China 14.1%, and Italy 10.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 59.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020