Antibiotics (other) imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $3.0 million of antibiotics (other) in 2024 (59 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.0M | 59 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 35 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 30 t |
Where Yemen imports antibiotics (other) from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 64% |
| India | $468K | 16% |
| Denmark | $350K | 12% |
| Italy | $121K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $111K | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.48 per kg, 57% below the world average of $116.78, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen antibiotics (other) imports (HS 2941.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2941.90: Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotics (other) imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported antibiotics (other) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotics (other) to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (16%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.48 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $116.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotics (other) to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotics (other)?
The HS code for antibiotics (other) is subheading 2941.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Yemen. Tell us your product to see it live.
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