Plastic bottles and carboys imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported plastic bottles and carboys worth $48.7 million (30.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $81.7 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 | $48.7M | 30.7K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $81.7M | 40.1K t |
| 2021 | $62.2M | 41.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic bottles and carboys from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $46.3M | 95% |
| China | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| India | $277K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $131K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 58% below the world average of $3.80, 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 bottles and carboys imports (HS 3923.30): 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 3923.30: Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottles and carboys imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic bottles and carboys worth $48.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottles and carboys to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($46.3 million), followed by China (4%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottles and carboys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $3.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottles and carboys to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $48.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $81.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottles and carboys?
The HS code for plastic bottles and carboys is subheading 3923.30. 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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