Float glass imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of float glass by Yemen reached $6.3 million in 2024 (16.3 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.3 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 | $6.3M | 16.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 34.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 10.9K t |
Where Yemen imports float glass from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Saudi Arabia (41%), Malaysia (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 42% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $720K | 12% |
| Egypt | $174K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $161K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.10 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer | 52% |
| 7005.29 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified… | 41% |
| 7005.30 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer | 3.5% |
| 7005.21 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or… | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.55, 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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported float glass worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (41%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of float glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.55 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 float glass to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2021 at $17.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7005.10 (52% of the value) and 7005.29 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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