Plastic bottle imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bottle by Yemen reached $100.7 million in 2024 (55.3 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $171.9 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 | $100.7M | 55.3K t |
| 2023 | $128.5M | 26.3K t |
| 2022 | $171.9M | 71.3K t |
| 2021 | $130.6M | 70.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $50.9M | 38.3K t |
| 2018 | $81.5M | 31.0K t |
| 2017 | $30.9M | 7.5K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic bottle from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $86.2M | 86% |
| China | $9.6M | 9.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $604K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $587K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $274K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $267K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $133K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 48% |
| 3923.29 | Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers | 14% |
| 3923.50 | Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 13% |
| 3923.21 | Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods | 11% |
| 3923.90 | Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923 | 7.7% |
| 3923.10 | Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods | 5.4% |
| 3923.40 | Plastics: spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 53% below the world average of $3.90, 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?
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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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic bottle worth $100.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($86.2 million), followed by China (10%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $3.90 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 plastic bottle to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.9 million in 2017 to $100.7 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. The peak was 2022 at $171.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (48% of the value) and 3923.29 (14%). 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?
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