Packing sacks and bags imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $6.7 million of packing sacks and bags in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.9 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 | $6.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
Where Yemen imports packing sacks and bags from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 80% |
| Saudi Arabia | $766K | 12% |
| Turkey | $513K | 7.7% |
| Pakistan | $37K | 0.6% |
| India | $23K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not… | 78% |
| 6305.39 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, not of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not… | 13% |
| 6305.90 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of textile materials (other than jute, cotton or man-made textile materials) | 5% |
| 6305.10 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303 | 4.2% |
| 6305.20 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton | 0% |
| 6305.32 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported packing sacks and bags worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (11%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.73 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 packing sacks and bags to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2019 at $11.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (77% of the value) and 6305.39 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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