Diesel engine imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Yemen reached $2.1 million in 2024 (704 tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.3 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 | $2.1M | 704 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 776 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 894 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 648 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 788 t |
Where Yemen imports diesel engine from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 75% |
| South Korea | $281K | 13% |
| India | $138K | 6.6% |
| Japan | $87K | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $11K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or… | 80% |
| 8408.20 | Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of… | 12% |
| 8408.10 | Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, 80% below the world average of $15.07, 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported diesel engine worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 704 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 216 countries worldwide. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 502% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $15.07 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 diesel engine to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2020 at $9.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (80% of the value) and 8408.20 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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