Colored printing ink imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of colored printing ink by Yemen reached $2.4 million in 2024 (533 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 533 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 495 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 603 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 485 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 568 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 462 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 367 t |
| 2017 | $532K | 107 t |
Where Yemen imports colored printing ink from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 58% |
| South Korea | $222K | 9.3% |
| India | $205K | 8.6% |
| China | $195K | 8.1% |
| Czech Republic | $175K | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $66K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $59K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $36K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $31K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, 46% below the world average of $8.29, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen colored printing ink imports (HS 3215.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3215.19: Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of colored printing ink imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported colored printing ink worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 533 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored printing ink to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $8.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored printing ink to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $532 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 350%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored printing ink?
The HS code for colored printing ink is subheading 3215.19. 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 3215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Yemen trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World colored printing ink trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Yemen
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.