Medicinal plants imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $2.5 million of medicinal plants in 2024 (330 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $2.5M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 829 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 608 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 627 t |
| 2017 | $596K | 118 t |
Where Yemen imports medicinal plants from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 71% |
| Egypt | $262K | 11% |
| France | $189K | 7.6% |
| India | $111K | 4.5% |
| Bahrain | $86K | 3.5% |
| China | $66K | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | $16K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 100% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.54 per kg, 93% above the world average of $3.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medicinal plants exports from Yemen
Exports of medicinal plants by Yemen reached $604 thousand in 2024 (229 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $598K | 99% |
| United States | $3K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported medicinal plants worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicinal plants to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (11%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.54 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $3.90 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 medicinal plants to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $596 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 317%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export medicinal plants?
Yes. Yemen exported $604 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Bahrain. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 1211.90 (100% of the value) and 1211.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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