Plastic sheet imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $36.5 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.1 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 | $36.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $45.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $59.1M | 20.0K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 23.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 3.9K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic sheet from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (50%), China (38%), India (4%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $18.1M | 50% |
| China | $13.8M | 38% |
| India | $1.5M | 4% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $609K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $310K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $238K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $196K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $148K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $90K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.20 | Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 46% |
| 3920.10 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 18% |
| 3920.49 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive)… | 12% |
| 3920.43 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not… | 6.5% |
| 3920.99 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced… | 5.7% |
| 3920.69 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced… | 4.9% |
| 3920.62 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated… | 1.8% |
| 3920.63 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of unsaturated polyesters, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 33% below the world average of $3.44, 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic sheet worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by China (38%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $3.44 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 sheet to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, an increase of 288%. The peak was 2022 at $59.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3920.20 (46% of the value) and 3920.10 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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