Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $10.3 million of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.6 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 | $10.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $43.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 2.0K t |
Where Yemen imports light petrol trucks <5 tonnes from
Most of the value came from Japan (33%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Thailand (15%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.4M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 20% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 16% |
| China | $1.4M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $992K | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $604K | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $114K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $99K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 55% below the world average of $11.46, 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.
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The shipment records behind Yemen light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imports (HS 8704.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8704.31: Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported light petrol trucks <5 tonnes worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply light petrol trucks <5 tonnes to Yemen?
Japan was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Thailand (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $11.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $43.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for light petrol trucks <5 tonnes?
The HS code for light petrol trucks <5 tonnes is subheading 8704.31. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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