Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $5.1 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $5.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Yemen imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
India alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 54% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 28% |
| Bahrain | $734K | 14% |
| China | $102K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $87K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.25, 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 polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Yemen?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and Bahrain (14%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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