Printed books imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $3.6 million of printed books in 2024 (380 tonnes). Value fell 76% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.3 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 | $3.6M | 380 t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 362 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 553 t |
| 2020 | $647K | 291 t |
| 2019 | $825K | 509 t |
| 2018 | $690K | 121 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 227 t |
Where Yemen imports printed books from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.0M | 84% |
| United Kingdom | $385K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $96K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $53K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $43K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $16K | 0.4% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.10 | Printed matter: in single sheets, whether or not folded | 48% |
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 41% |
| 4901.91 | Printed matter: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.60 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported printed books worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 380 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed books to Yemen?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.39 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 printed books to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2023 at $15.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 4901.10 (48% of the value) and 4901.99 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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