Aluminium tubes imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium tubes by Yemen reached $2.9 million in 2024 (776 tonnes). That is 409% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.7 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 | $2.9M | 776 t |
| 2023 | $575K | 114 t |
| 2022 | $381K | 69 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $752K | 309 t |
| 2017 | $232K | 88 t |
Where Yemen imports aluminium tubes from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 80% |
| China | $593K | 20% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7608
| 7608.10 | Aluminium: tubes and pipes, not alloyed | 82% |
| 7608.20 | Aluminium: tubes and pipes, alloys | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.08, 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.
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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 7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium tubes imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported aluminium tubes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 776 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 409% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium tubes to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.08 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 tubes to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $8.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for aluminium tubes?
The HS code for aluminium tubes is heading 7608. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7608.10 (82% of the value) and 7608.20 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7608 page.
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