Soft drinks imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $41.0 million of soft drinks in 2024 (54.3 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $67.6 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 | $41.0M | 54.3K t |
| 2023 | $63.3M | 63.7K t |
| 2022 | $66.5M | 86.8K t |
| 2021 | $67.6M | 99.7K t |
| 2020 | $50.4M | 71.7K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 88.8K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 51.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 23.1K t |
Where Yemen imports soft drinks from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $29.5M | 72% |
| Austria | $3.1M | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $2.7M | 6.6% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $388K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $357K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $336K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $220K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 76% |
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | 13% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beer | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Soft drinks exports from Yemen
In 2024, Yemen exported soft drinks worth $677 thousand (630 tonnes). United States alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $553K | 82% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 5.9% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
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.
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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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported soft drinks worth $41.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply soft drinks to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($29.5 million), followed by Austria (7%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.03 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 soft drinks to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $41.0 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2021 at $67.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export soft drinks?
Yes. Yemen exported $677 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $40.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 2202.10 (76% of the value) and 2202.99 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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