Steel articles imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel articles by Yemen reached $14.8 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.2 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 | $14.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Yemen imports steel articles from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.2M | 82% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $392K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $342K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $292K | 2% |
| India | $243K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $128K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $49K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 78% |
| 7326.20 | Iron or steel: wire articles | 20% |
| 7326.19 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked | 2.2% |
| 7326.11 | Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.42, 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?
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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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported steel articles worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (7%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 920% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.42 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 steel articles to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $21.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (78% of the value) and 7326.20 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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