Sweet biscuits imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported sweet biscuits worth $63.5 million (35.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $106.4 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 | $63.5M | 35.7K t |
| 2023 | $106.4M | 54.9K t |
| 2022 | $103.0M | 58.8K t |
| 2021 | $81.6M | 73.5K t |
| 2020 | $60.8M | 54.9K t |
| 2019 | $50.9M | 39.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 27.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 22.7K t |
Where Yemen imports sweet biscuits from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), Saudi Arabia (34%), India (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $21.4M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.3M | 34% |
| India | $12.2M | 19% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Ukraine | $895K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $565K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $369K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $236K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 45% below the world average of $3.23, 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.
Sweet biscuits exports from Yemen
In 2024, Yemen exported sweet biscuits worth $491 thousand (279 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+723% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $288K | 59% |
| Saudi Arabia | $91K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 7% |
| Canada | $31K | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $12K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 2% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
The shipment records behind Yemen sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported sweet biscuits worth $63.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Yemen?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (34%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $3.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.2 million in 2017 to $63.5 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $106.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.2 million a year.
Does Yemen also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Yemen exported $491 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $63.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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