Vehicle parts and accessories imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $92.7 million (12.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $133.3 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 | $92.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $103.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $122.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $133.3M | 38.8K t |
| 2020 | $100.5M | 34.3K t |
| 2019 | $72.1M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $45.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $41.3M | 8.7K t |
Where Yemen imports vehicle parts and accessories from
The largest suppliers were Japan (48%), China (31%), Thailand (6%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $44.9M | 49% |
| China | $28.8M | 31% |
| Thailand | $5.5M | 6% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 5.1% |
| United States | $2.9M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $821K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $439K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $385K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8708
| 8708.99 | Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | 30% |
| 8708.80 | Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers) | 15% |
| 8708.29 | Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts | 14% |
| 8708.30 | Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof | 12% |
| 8708.93 | Vehicle parts: clutches and parts thereof | 7% |
| 8708.10 | Vehicles: bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705 | 6.6% |
| 8708.94 | Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof | 5% |
| 8708.50 | Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereof | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.24 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.69, 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?
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 8708: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts and accessories imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $92.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts and accessories to Yemen?
Japan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($44.9 million), followed by China (31%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.24 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.69 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 vehicle parts and accessories to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.3 million in 2017 to $92.7 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2021 at $133.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts and accessories?
The HS code for vehicle parts and accessories is heading 8708. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8708.99 (29% of the value) and 8708.80 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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