Other oil seeds imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported other oil seeds worth $2.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 78% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.9 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 | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Yemen imports other oil seeds from
India alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 67% |
| Pakistan | $254K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $193K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $155K | 6.1% |
| Kenya | $145K | 5.8% |
| France | $32K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $17K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $13K | 0.5% |
| United States | $13K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.40 | Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken | 89% |
| 1207.70 | Oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken | 9.1% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken | 1% |
| 1207.50 | Oil seeds: mustard seeds, whether or not broken | 0.7% |
| 1207.10 | Oil seeds: palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken | 0.5% |
| 1207.60 | Oil seeds: safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other oil seeds exports from Yemen
Exports of other oil seeds by Yemen reached $641 thousand in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $636K | 99% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported other oil seeds worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply other oil seeds to Yemen?
India was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Pakistan (10%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.38 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 other oil seeds to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $12.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export other oil seeds?
Yes. Yemen exported $641 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 1207.40 (89% of the value) and 1207.70 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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