Glass fiber imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported glass fiber worth $2.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.5 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 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 898 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $716K | 614 t |
| 2017 | $829K | 1.6K t |
Where Yemen imports glass fiber from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 70% |
| Saudi Arabia | $713K | 26% |
| Egypt | $63K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $15K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.90 | Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019 | 71% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibres: webs, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products excluding mats and thin sheets | 12% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibres: non-woven products, mats | 12% |
| 7019.12 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovings | 2.4% |
| 7019.40 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics of rovings | 1.8% |
| 7019.11 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm | 1.1% |
| 7019.59 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics (other than of rovings), n.e.c. in item no. 7019.5 | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, close to the world average of $2.48.
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 7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported glass fiber worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fiber to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (26%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.48 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 glass fiber to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $828 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7019.90 (71% of the value) and 7019.39 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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