Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission and switching apparatus by Yemen reached $7.6 million in 2024 (265 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.0 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 | $7.6M | 265 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 676 t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 556 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 38 t |
Where Yemen imports transmission and switching apparatus from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 83% |
| United States | $579K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $382K | 5% |
| Belgium | $102K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $99K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $45K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.82 per kg, 87% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Yemen
Exports of transmission and switching apparatus by Yemen reached $1.3 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 97% |
| Canada | $19K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
The shipment records behind Yemen transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 265 tonnes. That ranks it 158th of 225 countries worldwide. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United States (8%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 722% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.82 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2020 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Yemen also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Yemen exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Canada and Germany. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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