Diesel buses imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported diesel buses worth $2.0 million (240 tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.3 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 | $2.0M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 524 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 520 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.40 per kg, 22% below the world average of $10.74, 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 diesel buses imports (HS 8702.10): 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 8702.10: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel buses imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported diesel buses worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 161st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel buses to Yemen?
Japan was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of diesel buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.40 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel buses to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2019 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel buses?
The HS code for diesel buses is subheading 8702.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
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