Tinplate can imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $5.3 million of tinplate can in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.5 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 | $5.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Yemen imports tinplate can from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 28% |
| India | $208K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.45, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen tinplate can imports (HS 7310.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7310.21: Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinplate can imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported tinplate can worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinplate can to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (27%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinplate can per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tinplate can to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2022 at $14.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinplate can?
The HS code for tinplate can is subheading 7310.21. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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