Aluminium sheet imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium sheet by Yemen reached $5.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Yemen imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 89% |
| Saudi Arabia | $615K | 11% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 34% |
| 7606.91 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square) | 32% |
| 7606.11 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square) | 19% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square) | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.79, 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?
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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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported aluminium sheet worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (11%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.79 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 aluminium sheet to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7606.12 (34% of the value) and 7606.91 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
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