Hard aged cheese imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $5.7 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (763 tonnes). That is 63% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.8 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 | $5.7M | 763 t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $136K | 43 t |
Where Yemen imports hard aged cheese from
Egypt alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.6M | 99% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.46 per kg, 23% above the world average of $6.07. 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 hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported hard aged cheese worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 763 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Yemen?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.46 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $136 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $22.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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