Air conditioner imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported air conditioner worth $38.3 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $38.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Yemen imports air conditioner from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.4M | 92% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Slovakia | $400K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $363K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $216K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $148K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $131K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $98K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $51K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a… | 92% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof | 4% |
| 8415.82 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit | 2.5% |
| 8415.81 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for… | 1.2% |
| 8415.83 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit | 0.7% |
| 8415.20 | Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind used for persons, in motor… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 33% below the world average of $9.92, 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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported air conditioner worth $38.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by Thailand (4%) and Slovakia (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $9.92 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 conditioner to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $38.3 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (92% of the value) and 8415.90 (4%). 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 8415 page.
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