Nickel products imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $4.7 million of nickel products in 2024 (125 tonnes). That is 208% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average.
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 | $4.7M | 125 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 196 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 518 t |
| 2021 | $652K | 397 t |
| 2020 | $157K | 103 t |
| 2019 | $184K | 132 t |
| 2018 | $131K | 71 t |
Where Yemen imports nickel products from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 100% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.07 per kg, 64% below the world average of $105.18, 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 7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel products imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported nickel products worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 208% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel products to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.07 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $105.18 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 nickel products to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $131 thousand in 2018 to $4.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for nickel products?
The HS code for nickel products is heading 7508. In Yemen all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7508.90. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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