Distribution board parts imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $3.3 million of distribution board parts in 2024 (610 tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 610 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 314 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 484 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 455 t |
| 2020 | $696K | 287 t |
| 2019 | $939K | 259 t |
| 2018 | $490K | 194 t |
| 2017 | $436K | 152 t |
Where Yemen imports distribution board parts from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 79% |
| China | $594K | 18% |
| Spain | $44K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.5% |
| India | $14K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.44 per kg, 45% below the world average of $9.92, 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 distribution board parts imports (HS 8538.10): 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 8538.10: Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution board parts imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported distribution board parts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 610 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution board parts to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution board parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.44 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of distribution board parts to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $436 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 661%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution board parts?
The HS code for distribution board parts is subheading 8538.10. 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 8538 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Yemen. Tell us your product to see it live.
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