Medicament imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $3.6 million of medicament in 2024 (448 tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.9 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 | $3.6M | 448 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 415 t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 383 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 373 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 388 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Yemen imports medicament from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 64% |
| Denmark | $399K | 11% |
| India | $276K | 7.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $183K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $160K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $107K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $48K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $47K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $40K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.90 | Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail… | 73% |
| 3003.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale | 11% |
| 3003.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in… | 9.9% |
| 3003.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail… | 5.6% |
| 3003.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.01 per kg, 89% below the world average of $72.93, 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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported medicament worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 448 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Denmark (11%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.01 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $72.93 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 medicament to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2018 at $15.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3003.90 (73% of the value) and 3003.31 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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