Plastic product imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic product by Yemen reached $33.9 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $46.4 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 | $33.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $37.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $38.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $46.4M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 9.1K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic product from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.4M | 87% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $574K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $468K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $317K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $249K | 0.7% |
| India | $123K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $122K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $80K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3926
| 3926.90 | Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 | 68% |
| 3926.40 | Plastics: statuettes and other ornamental articles | 13% |
| 3926.20 | Plastics: articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts) | 11% |
| 3926.10 | Plastics: office or school supplies | 4.7% |
| 3926.30 | Plastics: fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3926.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 61% below the world average of $7.50, 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 3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic product imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic product worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic product to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($29.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $7.50 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 product to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2020 at $46.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic product?
The HS code for plastic product is heading 3926. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3926.90 (68% of the value) and 3926.40 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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