Prepared fruit imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported prepared fruit worth $13.0 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.2 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 | $13.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 23.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 16.2K t |
Where Yemen imports prepared fruit from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), China (28%), Thailand (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.1M | 32% |
| China | $3.7M | 28% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $946K | 7.3% |
| Singapore | $582K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $184K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $181K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $136K | 1% |
| Spain | $55K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.99 | Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c.… | 29% |
| 2008.20 | Fruit: pineapples, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 25% |
| 2008.11 | Nuts: ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 18% |
| 2008.70 | Fruit: peaches, including nectarines, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007 and 2008, whether or not containing added sugar, other… | 12% |
| 2008.19 | Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures) | 11% |
| 2008.30 | Fruit: citrus, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 4.2% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: mixtures (other than those of subheading no 2008.19): prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in headings… | 1.2% |
| 2008.80 | Fruit: strawberries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 62% below the world average of $2.95, 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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported prepared fruit worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fruit to Yemen?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (28%) and Thailand (23%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of prepared fruit to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $34.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 2008.99 (29% of the value) and 2008.20 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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