Glass beads and imitation pearls imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $9.7 million of glass beads and imitation pearls in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $9.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 930 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 556 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 590 t |
Where Yemen imports glass beads and imitation pearls from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 100% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, 23% above the world average of $4.87. 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen glass beads and imitation pearls imports (HS 7018.10): 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 7018.10: Glass: beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads and imitation pearls imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported glass beads and imitation pearls worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads and imitation pearls to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by India (0%) and Egypt (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass beads and imitation pearls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass beads and imitation pearls to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads and imitation pearls?
The HS code for glass beads and imitation pearls is subheading 7018.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7018 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Yemen, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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