Public transit buses imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported public transit buses worth $5.2 million (486 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.4 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 | $5.2M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 812 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 541 t |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.90 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or used | 61% |
| 8702.10 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine… | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.61 per kg, close to the world average of $11.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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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 8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported public transit buses worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to Yemen?
Japan was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Germany (5%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.61 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $11.87 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 public transit buses to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 360%. The peak was 2019 at $16.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8702.90 (61% of the value) and 8702.10 (39%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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