Plastic caps and closures imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $13.4 million of plastic caps and closures in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.2 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 | $13.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 779 t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 627 t |
Where Yemen imports plastic caps and closures from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.3M | 77% |
| China | $880K | 6.6% |
| Bahrain | $587K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $504K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $490K | 3.7% |
| India | $398K | 3% |
| Italy | $104K | 0.8% |
| France | $51K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $46K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 54% below the world average of $5.90, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen plastic caps and closures imports (HS 3923.50): 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 3923.50: Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic caps and closures imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic caps and closures worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic caps and closures to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by China (7%) and Bahrain (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic caps and closures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $5.90 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 caps and closures to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 591%. The peak was 2023 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic caps and closures?
The HS code for plastic caps and closures is subheading 3923.50. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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