Narrow woven fabric imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported narrow woven fabric worth $2.5 million (554 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 554 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 428 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 415 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 462 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 997 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 477 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 402 t |
Where Yemen imports narrow woven fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 95% |
| India | $123K | 5% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5806
| 5806.32 | Fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of man-made fibres (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | 89% |
| 5806.10 | Fabrics: woven pile (including terry towelling and similar terry fabrics) and chenille fabrics (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | 9.3% |
| 5806.39 | Fabrics: narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 5806.3 (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | 1% |
| 5806.20 | Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread | 0.4% |
| 5806.31 | Fabrics: narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of cotton (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, 49% below the world average of $8.71, 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.
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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 5806: Fabrics; narrow woven, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs).
Common questions
What is the value of narrow woven fabric imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported narrow woven fabric worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow woven fabric to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (5%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $8.71 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 narrow woven fabric to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2019 at $3.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for narrow woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow woven fabric is heading 5806. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 5806.32 (89% of the value) and 5806.10 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5806 page.
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