Fish and marine oil exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Yemen exported fish and marine oil worth $2.9 million (325 tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.2 million.
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 | $2.9M | 325 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 779 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $530K | 55 t |
Where Yemen exports fish and marine oil to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (35%), Egypt (27%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.0M | 35% |
| Egypt | $776K | 27% |
| France | $446K | 15% |
| Portugal | $359K | 12% |
| Spain | $311K | 11% |
| China | $14K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1504
| 1504.10 | Oils of fish: fish-liver oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 100% |
| 1504.20 | Fats and oils and their fractions: of fish, (excluding liver-oils) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1504.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.99 per kg, 109% above the world average of $4.30. 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1504: Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of fish and marine oil exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported fish and marine oil worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 325 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish and marine oil from Yemen?
Japan was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Egypt (27%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish and marine oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.99 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $4.30 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 fish and marine oil from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $530 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 451%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for fish and marine oil?
The HS code for fish and marine oil is heading 1504. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 1504.10 (100% of the value) and 1504.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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