Dried and smoked fish exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
Yemen exported $11.3 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (605 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.3M | 605 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 675 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 411 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 329 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 371 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 667 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 880 t |
Where Yemen exports dried and smoked fish to
One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $6.8M | 60% |
| Macao | $3.7M | 33% |
| Sri Lanka | $765K | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $20K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.71 | Fish: edible offal, shark fins | 87% |
| 0305.54 | Dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia… | 6.7% |
| 0305.79 | Fish: edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws | 4.1% |
| 0305.72 | Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws | 2.1% |
| 0305.59 | Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.75 per kg, 127% above the world average of $8.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported dried and smoked fish worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 605 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried and smoked fish from Yemen?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Macao (33%) and Sri Lanka (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.75 per kg in 2024, 127% above the world average of $8.26 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 exports of dried and smoked fish from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 0305.71 (87% of the value) and 0305.54 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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