Engineering plastic imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported engineering plastic worth $35.2 million (33.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $55.5 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 | $35.2M | 33.5K t |
| 2023 | $55.5M | 48.4K t |
| 2022 | $54.3M | 39.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.6M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 34.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 34.9K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 24.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 18.0K t |
Where Yemen imports engineering plastic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.1M | 57% |
| India | $7.6M | 21% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher | 46% |
| 3907.69 | Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g | 24% |
| 3907.20 | Polyethers: in primary forms, excluding polyacetals | 13% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins: in primary forms | 13% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxide resins: in primary forms | 1.8% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonates: in primary forms | 0.7% |
| 3907.91 | Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms | 0.4% |
| 3907.99 | Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 44% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Yemen
Yemen exported $8.2 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $6.4M | 78% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 13% |
| China | $499K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $93K | 1.1% |
| India | $82K | 1% |
| South Korea | $80K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported engineering plastic worth $35.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by India (21%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $1.89 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 engineering plastic to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $35.2 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2023 at $55.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Yemen exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Malaysia and China. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (46% of the value) and 3907.69 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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