Fresh cheese imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported fresh cheese worth $2.9 million (831 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.8 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 | $2.9M | 831 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 571 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $40K | 18 t |
Where Yemen imports fresh cheese from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 61% |
| Egypt | $981K | 33% |
| Turkey | $138K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $21K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, close to the world average of $4.31.
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 fresh cheese imports (HS 0406.10): 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 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported fresh cheese worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 831 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cheese to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (33%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh cheese to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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