Utility meters imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of utility meters by Yemen reached $4.6 million in 2024 (442 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.6M | 442 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 423 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 312 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 447 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 256 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 64 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 68 t |
Where Yemen imports utility meters from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Turkey (35%), Egypt (7%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 50% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 35% |
| Egypt | $322K | 7% |
| Spain | $173K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $149K | 3.2% |
| United States | $29K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.20 | Meters: liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | 62% |
| 9028.30 | Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | 37% |
| 9028.90 | Meters: parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | 0.8% |
| 9028.10 | Meters: gas, supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.42 per kg, 67% below the world average of $31.70, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported utility meters worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 442 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (35%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.42 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $31.70 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 utility meters to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 9028.20 (62% of the value) and 9028.30 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9028 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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