Melons (other varieties) exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
Yemen exported $2.6 million of melons (other varieties) in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $451K | 862 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $667K | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $637K | 854 t |
Where Yemen exports melons (other varieties) to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 67% |
| Qatar | $304K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $295K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $242K | 9.5% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 35% below the world average of $0.85, 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 melons (other varieties) exports (HS 0807.19): 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 0807.19: Fruit, edible: melons, other than watermelons, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of melons (other varieties) exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported melons (other varieties) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy melons (other varieties) from Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Qatar (12%) and Kuwait (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of melons (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $0.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of melons (other varieties) from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $637 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 301%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for melons (other varieties)?
The HS code for melons (other varieties) is subheading 0807.19. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0807 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Yemen. Tell us your product to see it live.
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