Plastic tableware imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic tableware by Yemen reached $31.6 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $44.9 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 | $31.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $44.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Yemen imports plastic tableware from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.6M | 62% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.6M | 34% |
| India | $989K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $157K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $130K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $55K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.52, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen plastic tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported plastic tableware worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (34%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic tableware to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2023 at $44.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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