Swimwear and activewear imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported swimwear and activewear worth $4.8 million (593 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.6 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 | $4.8M | 593 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 496 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 580 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 655 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 846 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 758 t |
Where Yemen imports swimwear and activewear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 80% |
| Saudi Arabia | $427K | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $322K | 6.7% |
| India | $153K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.32 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 28% |
| 6211.43 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 27% |
| 6211.33 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 22% |
| 6211.42 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 13% |
| 6211.49 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | 9.8% |
| 6211.39 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.3 (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.7% |
| 6211.20 | Ski suits: (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.2% |
| 6211.12 | Swimwear: women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.16 per kg, 70% below the world average of $26.92, 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported swimwear and activewear worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 593 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply swimwear and activewear to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.16 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $26.92 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 swimwear and activewear to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2019 at $12.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 6211.32 (28% of the value) and 6211.43 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6211 page.
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