Synthetic filament yarn imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $2.7 million of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 926 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 943 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 944 t |
| 2020 | $934K | 286 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 653 t |
| 2018 | $958K | 341 t |
| 2017 | $760K | 220 t |
Where Yemen imports synthetic filament yarn from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 81% |
| China | $524K | 19% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.33 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 79% |
| 5402.69 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in… | 6.9% |
| 5402.51 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more… | 3.5% |
| 5402.45 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or… | 3% |
| 5402.63 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene, other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or… | 2.8% |
| 5402.20 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale… | 2.7% |
| 5402.34 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 0.6% |
| 5402.48 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 53% below the world average of $2.52, 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported synthetic filament yarn worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (19%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $2.52 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 filament yarn to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $760 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 5402.33 (79% of the value) and 5402.69 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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