Other vegetable oils imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $23.4 million of other vegetable oils in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). That is 776% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $55.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $55.2M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 23.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 37.9K t |
| 2019 | $46.0M | 45.5K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 37.1K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 31.1K t |
Where Yemen imports other vegetable oils from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.2M | 91% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 8.9% |
| India | $109K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.90 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 91% |
| 1515.29 | Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 8.8% |
| 1515.30 | Vegetable oils: castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0.4% |
| 1515.50 | Vegetable oils: sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0.1% |
| 1515.11 | Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 0% |
| 1515.19 | Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.12, 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.
Other vegetable oils exports from Yemen
Exports of other vegetable oils by Yemen reached $1.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 93% |
| Kuwait | $47K | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $24K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported other vegetable oils worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 776% on 2023.
Which countries supply other vegetable oils to Yemen?
The United States was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.12 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 vegetable oils to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $55.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export other vegetable oils?
Yes. Yemen exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 1515.90 (91% of the value) and 1515.29 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Yemen trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.