Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $8.6 million of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9162% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $8.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $92K | 88 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $766K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Yemen imports polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 94% |
| Saudi Arabia | $484K | 5.7% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.07, 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.
Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) exports from Yemen
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) by Yemen reached $2.8 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (44%), Malaysia (34%), China (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 44% |
| Malaysia | $970K | 34% |
| China | $499K | 18% |
| South Korea | $80K | 2.8% |
| India | $36K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
The shipment records behind Yemen polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports (HS 3907.69): 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 3907.69: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Bahrain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.07 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 terephthalate (low viscosity) to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 669%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Yemen also export polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
Yes. Yemen exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Malaysia and China. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) is subheading 3907.69. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Yemen, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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