Cars imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported cars worth $242.5 million (18.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $415.5 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 | $242.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2023 | $254.3M | 66.5K t |
| 2022 | $256.2M | 59.3K t |
| 2021 | $408.7M | 117.1K t |
| 2020 | $393.9M | 150.9K t |
| 2019 | $415.5M | 88.6K t |
| 2018 | $227.2M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $114.5M | 16.5K t |
Where Yemen imports cars from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $133.8M | 55% |
| Thailand | $65.2M | 27% |
| China | $12.9M | 5.3% |
| United States | $10.9M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $8.2M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 0.7% |
| India | $939K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $812K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.24 | Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc | 55% |
| 8703.23 | Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc | 25% |
| 8703.33 | Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc | 6.7% |
| 8703.32 | Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc | 4.3% |
| 8703.40 | Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by… | 3.8% |
| 8703.22 | Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | 2.4% |
| 8703.21 | Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc | 1.8% |
| 8703.80 | Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.11 per kg, close to the world average of $16.22.
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported cars worth $242.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Yemen?
Japan was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($133.8 million), followed by Thailand (27%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.11 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $16.22 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 cars to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114.5 million in 2017 to $242.5 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2019 at $415.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8703.24 (55% of the value) and 8703.23 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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