Milk fat imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported milk fat worth $2.5 million (451 tonnes). Value rose 1477% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 102% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.9 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 | $2.5M | 451 t |
| 2023 | $157K | 23 t |
| 2022 | $49K | 26 t |
| 2021 | $102K | 38 t |
| 2020 | $222K | 44 t |
| 2019 | $144K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 706 t |
| 2017 | $18K | 3 t |
Where Yemen imports milk fat from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 97% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $27K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, 20% below the world average of $6.89, 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.
Milk fat exports from Yemen
In 2024, Yemen exported milk fat worth $4.6 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.6M | 100% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
The shipment records behind Yemen milk fat imports (HS 0405.90): 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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported milk fat worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 451 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply milk fat to Yemen?
India was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (2%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk fat to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $880 thousand a year.
Does Yemen also export milk fat?
Yes. Yemen exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $2.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Yemen, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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