Cotton knit t-shirt imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $3.8 million of cotton knit t-shirt in 2024 (510 tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.3 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 | $3.8M | 510 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 982 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 780 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 881 t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 833 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 466 t |
Where Yemen imports cotton knit t-shirt from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 76% |
| Turkey | $424K | 11% |
| India | $342K | 9.1% |
| Egypt | $117K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.38 per kg, 64% below the world average of $20.53, 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 cotton knit t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 510 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $20.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton knit t-shirt to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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