Gasket imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $6.4 million of gasket in 2024 (88 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.0 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 | $6.4M | 88 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 132 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 200 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 195 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 40 t |
Where Yemen imports gasket from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.7M | 90% |
| China | $201K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $117K | 1.8% |
| France | $80K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $51K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $35K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.5% |
| India | $23K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $14K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.10 | Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal | 92% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints: dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings | 4% |
| 8484.20 | Seals: mechanical | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.43 per kg, 49% above the world average of $48.77. 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?
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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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported gasket worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Yemen?
Japan was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (3%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.43 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $48.77 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 gasket to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 374%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8484.10 (92% of the value) and 8484.90 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8484 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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