Hand tools (other) imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported hand tools (other) worth $2.3 million (461 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.1 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 | $2.3M | 461 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 471 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 787 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 872 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 689 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 556 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 645 t |
Where Yemen imports hand tools (other) from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 95% |
| India | $57K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 49% below the world average of $9.72, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported hand tools (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 461 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (2%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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