Plastic hose imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported plastic hose worth $51.4 million (26.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $121.6 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 | $51.4M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $56.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $66.9M | 27.3K t |
| 2021 | $121.6M | 33.5K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $63.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 6.0K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic hose from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $31.4M | 61% |
| China | $8.5M | 17% |
| Egypt | $4.2M | 8.2% |
| India | $3.4M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $162K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $129K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $121K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.31 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6MPa | 44% |
| 3917.40 | Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges) | 23% |
| 3917.23 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride | 9.9% |
| 3917.39 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30 | 9.2% |
| 3917.29 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917 | 6.5% |
| 3917.21 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene | 3.4% |
| 3917.32 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without… | 1.7% |
| 3917.22 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propylene | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 68% below the world average of $6.11, 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic hose worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by China (16%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $6.11 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 hose to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. The peak was 2021 at $121.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3917.31 (44% of the value) and 3917.40 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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