Coffee exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Yemen exported coffee worth $14.1 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 684 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 630 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 392 t |
Where Yemen exports coffee to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (47%), United States (21%), Japan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.6M | 47% |
| United States | $3.0M | 21% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 15% |
| Kuwait | $727K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $571K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $418K | 3% |
| Qatar | $251K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $37K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $37K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated | 49% |
| 0901.21 | Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated | 42% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee: husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion | 8.8% |
| 0901.12 | Coffee: decaffeinated, not roasted | 0.3% |
| 0901.22 | Coffee: roasted, decaffeinated | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Coffee imports to Yemen
Yemen imported $979 thousand of coffee in 2024 (250 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $939K | 96% |
| Italy | $22K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $10K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
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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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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported coffee worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee from Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.43 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 exports of coffee from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. The peak was 2021 at $27.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also import coffee?
Yes. Yemen imported $979 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Italy and Turkey. On balance Yemen is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (49% of the value) and 0901.21 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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