Air compressor imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $28.9 million of air compressor in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $36.1 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 | $28.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Yemen imports air compressor from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.7M | 54% |
| Pakistan | $6.1M | 21% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 7% |
| Japan | $577K | 2% |
| Turkey | $530K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $330K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $194K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $184K | 0.6% |
| India | $169K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.51 | Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W | 55% |
| 8414.80 | Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414 | 14% |
| 8414.90 | Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan | 13% |
| 8414.59 | Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51 | 6.7% |
| 8414.30 | Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment | 4.4% |
| 8414.40 | Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing | 2.4% |
| 8414.10 | Pumps: vacuum | 1.7% |
| 8414.20 | Pumps: hand or foot-operated air pumps | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.01 per kg, 49% below the world average of $13.71, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8414: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported air compressor worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Pakistan (21%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.01 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of air compressor to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2021 at $36.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8414.51 (55% of the value) and 8414.80 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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