Roasted coffee beans exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Yemen exported roasted coffee beans worth $5.9 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 770 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $173K | 16 t |
| 2019 | $284K | 34 t |
| 2018 | $95K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $471K | 53 t |
Where Yemen exports roasted coffee beans to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 82% |
| United States | $739K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $293K | 4.9% |
| Lebanon | $23K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 72% below the world average of $11.44, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen roasted coffee beans exports (HS 0901.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0901.21: Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of roasted coffee beans exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported roasted coffee beans worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy roasted coffee beans from Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Kuwait (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average export price of roasted coffee beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $11.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of roasted coffee beans from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $470 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for roasted coffee beans?
The HS code for roasted coffee beans is subheading 0901.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Yemen, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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