Seeds for sowing imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seeds for sowing by Yemen reached $3.6 million in 2024 (154 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.8 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 | $3.6M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 195 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 776 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 643 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 529 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 197 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 116 t |
Where Yemen imports seeds for sowing from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (31%), Italy (30%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 31% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 31% |
| United States | $565K | 16% |
| Philippines | $262K | 7.4% |
| France | $134K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $131K | 3.7% |
| India | $113K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $94K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $62K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 92% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds: n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing | 4% |
| 1209.30 | Seeds of herbaceous plants: cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing | 3.3% |
| 1209.29 | Seeds of forage plants: other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.02 per kg, 145% above the world average of $9.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported seeds for sowing worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Yemen?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (30%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.02 per kg in 2024, 145% above the world average of $9.38 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 seeds for sowing to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (92% of the value) and 1209.99 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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