Polyethylene bags imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported polyethylene bags worth $11.1 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 899 t |
Where Yemen imports polyethylene bags from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.8M | 88% |
| China | $1.1M | 10% |
| Thailand | $107K | 1% |
| India | $25K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.93, 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 polyethylene bags imports (HS 3923.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3923.21: Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene bags imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported polyethylene bags worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene bags to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by China (10%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of polyethylene bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene bags to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 565%. The peak was 2022 at $30.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene bags?
The HS code for polyethylene bags is subheading 3923.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Yemen trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.