Plastic-coated paper imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated paper by Yemen reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 730 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 692 t |
Where Yemen imports plastic-coated paper from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 73% |
| China | $510K | 15% |
| India | $269K | 7.8% |
| Kenya | $158K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
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-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic-coated paper worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Yemen?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (15%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.78 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-coated paper to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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