Control panel imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported control panel worth $6.6 million (658 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.3 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 | $6.6M | 658 t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 578 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 677 t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 907 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 815 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 301 t |
Where Yemen imports control panel from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Czech Republic (23%), Turkey (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 46% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 15% |
| India | $492K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $173K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $134K | 2% |
| Egypt | $86K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 75% |
| 8537.20 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.08 per kg, 84% below the world average of $63.20, 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported control panel worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 658 tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the Czech Republic (23%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.08 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $63.20 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 control panel to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $11.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8537.10 (75% of the value) and 8537.20 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8537 page.
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