Lithium-ion batteries imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported lithium-ion batteries worth $15.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 441% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $15.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 91 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 108 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 159 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 319 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 43 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 29 t |
Where Yemen imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 100% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.90 per kg, 59% below the world average of $31.77, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported lithium-ion batteries worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 441% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Belgium (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.90 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 684%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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