Rubber-coated fabric imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $2.1 million of rubber-coated fabric in 2024 (561 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.1M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 393 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 410 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 438 t |
| 2020 | $717K | 198 t |
| 2019 | $550K | 170 t |
| 2018 | $601K | 240 t |
| 2017 | $517K | 171 t |
Where Yemen imports rubber-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 57% |
| China | $878K | 43% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5906
| 5906.10 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm | 100% |
| 5906.99 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted | 0.1% |
| 5906.91 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 52% below the world average of $7.70, 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.
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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 5906: Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber-coated fabric imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported rubber-coated fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 561 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated fabric to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (43%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $7.70 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 rubber-coated fabric to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $517 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. The peak was 2023 at $2.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for rubber-coated fabric?
The HS code for rubber-coated fabric is heading 5906. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 5906.10 (100% of the value) and 5906.99 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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