Honey imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported honey worth $2.6 million (455 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.3 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 | $2.6M | 455 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 844 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 668 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 733 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 736 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 731 t |
Where Yemen imports honey from
Germany alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 72% |
| United States | $349K | 14% |
| India | $204K | 7.9% |
| China | $92K | 3.6% |
| Kuwait | $42K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, 104% above the world average of $2.78. 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.
Honey exports from Yemen
Yemen exported $1.4 million of honey in 2024 (230 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $714K | 52% |
| Qatar | $358K | 26% |
| United States | $108K | 7.9% |
| India | $65K | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $64K | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0409: Honey; natural.
Common questions
What is the value of honey imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported honey worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 455 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply honey to Yemen?
Germany was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (14%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of honey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $2.78 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 honey to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $4.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export honey?
Yes. Yemen exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and the United States. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for honey?
The HS code for honey is heading 0409. In Yemen all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0409.00. 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 0409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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