Global Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size

In 2021, the global barbed wire market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -28.6% against 2017 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barbed Wire Production

In value terms, barbed wire production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -31.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports

In 2021, shipments abroad of barbed wire and entanglements increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, barbed wire exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporter of barbed wire and entanglements in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 42% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together constituting a 26% share of total exports. The following exporters - South Africa (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) - together made up 15% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to barbed wire exports from China stood at +5.1%. At the same time, Guatemala (+67.3%), Saudi Arabia (+33.1%), Egypt (+31.7%), Turkey (+9.1%), Spain (+5.9%) and Thailand (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +67.3% from 2012-2021. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (+12 p.p.), China (+6.9 p.p.), Guatemala (+3.1 p.p.) and Turkey (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -2.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest barbed wire supplier worldwide, comprising 52% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.1% share.

In China, barbed wire exports increased at an average annual rate of +16.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+35.2% per year) and Spain (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average barbed wire export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, barbed wire export price increased by +72.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports

In 2021, supplies from abroad of barbed wire and entanglements increased by 7.5% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) was the main importer of barbed wire and entanglements in the world, constituting 18% of total import. The following importers - Portugal (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons), Bolivia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Brazil (X tons), France (X tons), Chile (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) - together made up 25% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 16% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Honduras, Portugal, Nicaragua, Bolivia, the Philippines, Chile, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Mozambique and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Among the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +27.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average barbed wire import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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