Glue imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $11.4 million of glue in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.0 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 | $11.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Yemen imports glue from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (47%), China (35%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.3M | 47% |
| China | $4.0M | 35% |
| India | $709K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $452K | 4% |
| Egypt | $212K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $175K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $171K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $162K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $77K | 0.7% |
| United States | $32K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3506
| 3506.10 | Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net… | 56% |
| 3506.91 | Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber | 28% |
| 3506.99 | Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 71% below the world average of $4.24, 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 3506: Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight.
Common questions
What is the value of glue imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported glue worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply glue to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (35%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of glue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $4.24 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 glue to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $18.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for glue?
The HS code for glue is heading 3506. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3506.10 (56% of the value) and 3506.91 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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