Ceramic pigment imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $15.8 million of ceramic pigment in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.2 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 | $15.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 201 t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $269K | 327 t |
Where Yemen imports ceramic pigment from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.3M | 97% |
| Egypt | $244K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $219K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.30 | Lustres: liquid lustres and similar preparations | 96% |
| 3207.20 | Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations | 2.3% |
| 3207.10 | Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations | 0.8% |
| 3207.40 | Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.78, 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?
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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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported ceramic pigment worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Egypt (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.78 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 ceramic pigment to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $269 thousand in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $20.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3207.30 (96% of the value) and 3207.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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