Synthetic dye imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported synthetic dye worth $3.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 937 t |
Where Yemen imports synthetic dye from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 67% |
| China | $400K | 11% |
| South Korea | $321K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $115K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $106K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $100K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $33K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.19 | Dyes: n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19 | 29% |
| 3204.12 | Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon | 29% |
| 3204.17 | Dyes: pigments and preparations based thereon | 24% |
| 3204.20 | Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents | 5.8% |
| 3204.90 | Dyes: synthetic organic products n.e.c. in heading no. 3204 (e.g. of a kind used as luminophores), whether or not chemically defined | 5% |
| 3204.13 | Dyes: basic dyes and preparations based thereon | 3% |
| 3204.11 | Dyes: disperse dyes and preparations based thereon | 1.5% |
| 3204.14 | Dyes: direct dyes and preparations based thereon | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 73% below the world average of $7.25, 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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported synthetic dye worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Yemen?
India was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (11%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $7.25 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 synthetic dye to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 3204.19 (29% of the value) and 3204.12 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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