Synthetic staple yarn imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $8.5 million of synthetic staple yarn in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Yemen imports synthetic staple yarn from
Indonesia alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $7.0M | 83% |
| India | $891K | 11% |
| China | $283K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $195K | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $84K | 1% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.69 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for… | 82% |
| 5509.22 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up… | 9.6% |
| 5509.51 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale | 5.6% |
| 5509.32 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not… | 3% |
| 5509.59 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.5, not put up for retail sale | 0.3% |
| 5509.21 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, 48% above the world average of $3.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported synthetic staple yarn worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Yemen?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by India (10%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $3.00 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 staple yarn to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $13.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 5509.69 (82% of the value) and 5509.22 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Yemen trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.