Specialized machinery (other types) imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $3.5 million of specialized machinery (other types) in 2024 (824 tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.5M | 824 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 156 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 327 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 823 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 469 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 187 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 91 t |
Where Yemen imports specialized machinery (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), India (32%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 44% |
| India | $1.1M | 32% |
| Turkey | $448K | 13% |
| Italy | $118K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $113K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $83K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $51K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 76% below the world average of $17.28, 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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The shipment records behind Yemen specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 824 tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (32%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $17.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized machinery (other types) to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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