Nonwoven fabric imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonwoven fabric by Yemen reached $4.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.2 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 | $4.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 922 t |
| 2017 | $938K | 378 t |
Where Yemen imports nonwoven fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 81% |
| Saudi Arabia | $578K | 13% |
| India | $235K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $86K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.11 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 49% |
| 5603.94 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 14% |
| 5603.92 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 13% |
| 5603.14 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 8.5% |
| 5603.12 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 7.7% |
| 5603.91 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 4.8% |
| 5603.13 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 2.7% |
| 5603.93 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 58% below the world average of $4.06, 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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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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported nonwoven fabric worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $4.06 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 nonwoven fabric to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $938 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 393%. The peak was 2021 at $6.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 5603.11 (48% of the value) and 5603.94 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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