Lifting machinery parts imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported lifting machinery parts worth $7.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $18.8 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 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 430 t |
Where Yemen imports lifting machinery parts from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 72% |
| South Korea | $638K | 9% |
| Germany | $483K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $180K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $156K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $107K | 1.5% |
| United States | $100K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $100K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 0.8% |
| Serbia | $41K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431 | 54% |
| 8431.43 | Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41 | 23% |
| 8431.39 | Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators) | 12% |
| 8431.31 | Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof | 4% |
| 8431.20 | Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427 | 3.9% |
| 8431.41 | Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430 | 3.7% |
| 8431.10 | Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8425 | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported lifting machinery parts worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 156th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 737% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.72 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 lifting machinery parts to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2020 at $18.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (54% of the value) and 8431.43 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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