Putty imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $11.4 million of putty in 2024 (24.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $11.4M | 24.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 21.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 18.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 11.0K t |
Where Yemen imports putty from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), Turkey (21%), Saudi Arabia (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 31% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 19% |
| India | $1.7M | 15% |
| China | $831K | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $341K | 3% |
| Egypt | $124K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $95K | 0.8% |
| France | $72K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $61K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.10 | Mastics: painters' fillings | 81% |
| 3214.90 | Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214 | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 70% below the world average of $1.58, 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported putty worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Yemen?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Saudi Arabia (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $1.58 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 putty to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3214.10 (81% of the value) and 3214.90 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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