Tea imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $44.9 million of tea in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $62.1 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 | $44.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.1M | 21.7K t |
| 2022 | $61.8M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $48.0M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $48.6M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $55.6M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
Where Yemen imports tea from
Kenya alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $42.4M | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $579K | 1.3% |
| China | $147K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $51K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $49K | 0.1% |
| India | $18K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 91% |
| 0902.30 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 9% |
| 0902.20 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 0.4% |
| 0902.10 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
Tea exports from Yemen
In 2024, Yemen exported tea worth $13.8 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.1M | 88% |
| United States | $793K | 5.8% |
| Bahrain | $788K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $5K | 0% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported tea worth $44.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Yemen?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (4%) and Sri Lanka (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.70 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 tea to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $44.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $62.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export tea?
Yes. Yemen exported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Bahrain. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (90% of the value) and 0902.30 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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