Ethylene polymers (other) imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $13.1 million of ethylene polymers (other) in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.1 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 | $13.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 26.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.8M | 21.3K t |
| 2020 | $313K | 217 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $307K | 207 t |
Where Yemen imports ethylene polymers (other) from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.7M | 97% |
| China | $374K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.70, 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 ethylene polymers (other) imports (HS 3901.90): 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 3901.90: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene polymers (other) imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported ethylene polymers (other) worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene polymers (other) to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by China (3%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ethylene polymers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene polymers (other) to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $307 thousand in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene polymers (other)?
The HS code for ethylene polymers (other) is subheading 3901.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Yemen, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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