Backed aluminium foil imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of backed aluminium foil by Yemen reached $2.3 million in 2024 (487 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.3M | 487 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 624 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 304 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 539 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 481 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 307 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 237 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 251 t |
Where Yemen imports backed aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Netherlands (37%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $959K | 42% |
| Netherlands | $859K | 37% |
| India | $403K | 18% |
| Egypt | $85K | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
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 backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported backed aluminium foil worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 487 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($959 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (37%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2021 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Yemen, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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