Pesticide imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported pesticide worth $23.1 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $44.9 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 | $23.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 3.1K t |
Where Yemen imports pesticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.8M | 77% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $834K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $622K | 2.7% |
| India | $589K | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $228K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $222K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $205K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $181K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $142K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.91 | Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 62% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 31% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectants: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 4.3% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put… | 1.5% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or… | 0.9% |
| 3808.69 | Insecticides: containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or… | 0.7% |
| 3808.59 | Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: not… | 0.3% |
| 3808.61 | Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: in packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300g… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.87 per kg, close to the world average of $5.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pesticide exports from Yemen
In 2024, Yemen exported pesticide worth $735 thousand (66 tonnes). Turkey alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $735K | 100% |
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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported pesticide worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.87 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.89 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 pesticide to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2020 at $44.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export pesticide?
Yes. Yemen exported $735 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3808.91 (62% of the value) and 3808.92 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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