Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $9.2 million of polyvinyl chloride (pure) in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.1 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 | $9.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 12.1K t |
Where Yemen imports polyvinyl chloride (pure) from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 68% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 23% |
| Pakistan | $506K | 5.5% |
| United States | $310K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 0.5% |
| India | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 (pure) imports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and Pakistan (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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