Scarf and shawl imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $10.8 million of scarf and shawl in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Yemen imports scarf and shawl from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 83% |
| India | $1.9M | 17% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6214
| 6214.30 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 87% |
| 6214.90 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6214 (not knitted or crocheted) | 9.2% |
| 6214.20 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 2.1% |
| 6214.10 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.8% |
| 6214.40 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.44 per kg, 66% below the world average of $28.17, 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.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of scarf and shawl imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported scarf and shawl worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply scarf and shawl to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by India (17%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of scarf and shawl per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.44 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $28.17 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 scarf and shawl to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2020 at $22.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for scarf and shawl?
The HS code for scarf and shawl is heading 6214. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 6214.30 (87% of the value) and 6214.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Yemen trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.