Polystyrene resin imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported polystyrene resin worth $4.3 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $4.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $358K | 249 t |
Where Yemen imports polystyrene resin from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), Thailand (39%), Taiwan (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 41% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $513K | 12% |
| China | $179K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $168K | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
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 polystyrene resin imports (HS 3903.19): 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 3903.19: Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene resin imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported polystyrene resin worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene resin to Yemen?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Thailand (39%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene resin to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $358 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene resin?
The HS code for polystyrene resin is subheading 3903.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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