Specialty coated paper imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported specialty coated paper worth $13.5 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.1 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 | $13.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 3.3K t |
Where Yemen imports specialty coated paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 67% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 19% |
| Lebanon | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| India | $350K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $184K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $158K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $53K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.51 | Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of… | 50% |
| 4811.59 | Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other… | 25% |
| 4811.90 | Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c.… | 15% |
| 4811.41 | Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 8.8% |
| 4811.49 | Paper and paperboard: gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803… | 0.2% |
| 4811.60 | Paper and paperboard: coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 0.2% |
| 4811.10 | Paper and paperboard: tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.61, 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.
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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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported specialty coated paper worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Indonesia (18%) and Lebanon (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.61 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 specialty coated paper to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $20.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 4811.51 (50% of the value) and 4811.59 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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