Plastic building material imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic building material by Yemen reached $9.0 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic building material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 92% |
| Turkey | $373K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $101K | 1.1% |
| India | $47K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $33K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925 | 77% |
| 3925.30 | Plastics: builders' ware, shutters, blinds (including venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof | 17% |
| 3925.20 | Plastics: builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | 6.1% |
| 3925.10 | Plastics: builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 60% below the world average of $4.05, 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic building material worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $4.05 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 building material to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (77% of the value) and 3925.30 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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