Coated steel sheets imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $66.0 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (98.6 thousand tonnes). That is 61% 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 | $66.0M | 98.6K t |
| 2023 | $41.0M | 48.0K t |
| 2022 | $52.3M | 41.8K t |
| 2021 | $43.6M | 47.4K t |
| 2020 | $57.3M | 88.4K t |
| 2019 | $53.1M | 71.5K t |
| 2018 | $57.7M | 70.1K t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 46.7K t |
Where Yemen imports coated steel sheets from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.6M | 95% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $713K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $318K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $187K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.49 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | 52% |
| 7210.70 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics | 20% |
| 7210.12 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mm | 19% |
| 7210.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc | 7% |
| 7210.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210 | 0.6% |
| 7210.69 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium, other than plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys | 0.5% |
| 7210.61 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys | 0.1% |
| 7210.41 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, corrugated, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.99, 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported coated steel sheets worth $66.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($62.6 million), followed by Japan (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.99 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 coated steel sheets to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $66.0 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7210.49 (52% of the value) and 7210.70 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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