Medical furniture imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported medical furniture worth $2.7 million (360 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.7 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 | $2.7M | 361 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 434 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 403 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 547 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 709 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 491 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 385 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 299 t |
Where Yemen imports medical furniture from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 56% |
| Turkey | $527K | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $295K | 11% |
| Germany | $217K | 8% |
| Italy | $72K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.7% |
| India | $14K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9402
| 9402.90 | Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof | 95% |
| 9402.10 | Chairs: dentists', barbers' or similar chairs having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements, and parts thereof | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.51 per kg, 46% below the world average of $14.02, 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 9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts.
Common questions
What is the value of medical furniture imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported medical furniture worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical furniture to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.51 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $14.02 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 medical furniture to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2020 at $4.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for medical furniture?
The HS code for medical furniture is heading 9402. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 9402.90 (95% of the value) and 9402.10 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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