Facial tissues and paper towels imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $2.6 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 766 t |
| 2018 | $971K | 802 t |
| 2017 | $100K | 50 t |
Where Yemen imports facial tissues and paper towels from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 53% |
| China | $784K | 30% |
| Egypt | $396K | 15% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.29, 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 facial tissues and paper towels imports (HS 4818.20): 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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported facial tissues and paper towels worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply facial tissues and paper towels to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (30%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of facial tissues and paper towels to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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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