Plastic bags (other polymers) imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $14.4 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.9 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 | $14.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic bags (other polymers) from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.1M | 71% |
| China | $3.6M | 25% |
| India | $478K | 3.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $41K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $36K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $36K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.30, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
The shipment records behind Yemen plastic bags (other polymers) imports (HS 3923.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3923.29: Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bags (other polymers) imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bags (other polymers) to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by China (25%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bags (other polymers) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bags (other polymers) to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2022 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bags (other polymers)?
The HS code for plastic bags (other polymers) is subheading 3923.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Yemen, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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