Knit garment imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $13.5 million of knit garment in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $13.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 339 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 287 t |
Where Yemen imports knit garment from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $11.0M | 82% |
| China | $1.4M | 11% |
| Egypt | $573K | 4.3% |
| India | $418K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $28K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6114
| 6114.90 | Garments: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 89% |
| 6114.30 | Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 10% |
| 6114.20 | Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6114.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, 78% below the world average of $24.08, 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 6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of knit garment imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported knit garment worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit garment to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (11%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 892% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $24.08 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 knit garment to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 422%. The peak was 2021 at $15.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for knit garment?
The HS code for knit garment is heading 6114. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 6114.90 (89% of the value) and 6114.30 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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