Steel wire ropes imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $5.0 million of steel wire ropes in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.0 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 | $5.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 676 t |
Where Yemen imports steel wire ropes from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 94% |
| Saudi Arabia | $275K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $16K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 99% |
| 7312.90 | Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, close to the world average of $2.04.
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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported steel wire ropes worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire ropes to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Greece (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.04 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 wire ropes to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2023 at $14.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
The HS code for steel wire ropes is heading 7312. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7312.10 (99% of the value) and 7312.90 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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