Paint thinner imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paint thinner by Yemen reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.8 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 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Yemen imports paint thinner from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (48%), United States (22%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.3M | 48% |
| United States | $596K | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $357K | 13% |
| Italy | $202K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 4.9% |
| India | $47K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $22K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.6% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, close to the world average of $2.40.
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 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint thinner imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported paint thinner worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint thinner to Yemen?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint thinner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.40 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 paint thinner to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for paint thinner?
The HS code for paint thinner is heading 3814. In Yemen all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3814.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3814 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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