Knitted pile fabric imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted pile fabric by Yemen reached $7.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.0 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 | $7.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Yemen imports knitted pile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 96% |
| Saudi Arabia | $306K | 4% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 91% |
| 6001.99 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 4% |
| 6001.10 | Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted | 2.8% |
| 6001.22 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.44, 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported knitted pile fabric worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (4%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.44 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 knitted pile fabric to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $11.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (91% of the value) and 6001.99 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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