Sealant and mastic imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sealant and mastic by Yemen reached $2.2 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $933K | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $882K | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $442K | 2.4K t |
Where Yemen imports sealant and mastic from
Turkey alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 87% |
| Saudi Arabia | $133K | 6.1% |
| India | $71K | 3.2% |
| Lebanon | $42K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 66% below the world average of $0.61, 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 sealant and mastic imports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported sealant and mastic worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealant and mastic to Yemen?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $0.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sealant and mastic to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $442 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 397%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. 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.
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