Flatware imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flatware by Yemen reached $3.6 million in 2024 (722 tonnes). That is 12% less 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 722 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 698 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 504 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 443 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 698 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 621 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 334 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 446 t |
Where Yemen imports flatware from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 99% |
| India | $42K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal | 98% |
| 8215.20 | Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not… | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 37% below the world average of $7.95, 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?
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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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported flatware worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 722 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (1%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.95 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 flatware to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (98% of the value) and 8215.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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