Plastic film imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported plastic film worth $42.7 million (30.9 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $42.7M | 30.9K t |
| 2023 | $48.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 20.2K t |
| 2021 | $51.9M | 36.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 3.8K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic film from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $26.5M | 62% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 15% |
| Bahrain | $4.1M | 9.6% |
| China | $3.3M | 7.6% |
| India | $640K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $475K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $330K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $288K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $271K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $260K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular | 78% |
| 3921.13 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular | 16% |
| 3921.12 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular | 3.9% |
| 3921.19 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular | 2.3% |
| 3921.11 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 71% below the world average of $4.76, 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic film worth $42.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Bahrain (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $4.76 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 film to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $42.7 million in 2024, an increase of 731%. The peak was 2021 at $51.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (78% of the value) and 3921.13 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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