PVC imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $10.9 million of pvc in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.2 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 | $10.9M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 26.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 12.6K t |
Where Yemen imports pvc from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 59% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $874K | 8% |
| Egypt | $532K | 4.9% |
| Pakistan | $506K | 4.6% |
| United States | $310K | 2.8% |
| India | $22K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms | 84% |
| 3904.21 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances | 12% |
| 3904.22 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances | 2.2% |
| 3904.90 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3904 | 1.8% |
| 3904.61 | Halogenated olefin polymers: fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary forms | 0.1% |
| 3904.50 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary forms | 0.1% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinyl chloride copolymers, in primary forms n.e.c. in heading no. 3904 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.25, 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported pvc worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.25 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 pvc to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $25.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (84% of the value) and 3904.21 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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