Hydrocarbon imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported hydrocarbon worth $3.0 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 12584% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 90% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $24K | 8 t |
| 2022 | $20K | 3 t |
| 2021 | $256K | 194 t |
| 2020 | $27K | 18 t |
| 2019 | $4K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $87K | 125 t |
| 2017 | $34K | 56 t |
Where Yemen imports hydrocarbon from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 99% |
| China | $18K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2901
| 2901.22 | Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, propene (propylene) | 99% |
| 2901.10 | Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated | 0.7% |
| 2901.29 | Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, n.e.c. in heading no. 2901 | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.75. 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?
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 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrocarbon imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported hydrocarbon worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply hydrocarbon to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.75 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 hydrocarbon to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for hydrocarbon?
The HS code for hydrocarbon is heading 2901. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 2901.22 (99% of the value) and 2901.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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