Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) by Yemen reached $4.3 million in 2024 (870 tonnes). That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.8 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 | $4.3M | 870 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 980 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 942 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 598 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 882 t |
Where Yemen imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from India (30%), Japan (17%), Switzerland (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 30% |
| Japan | $737K | 17% |
| Switzerland | $590K | 14% |
| China | $431K | 10% |
| Egypt | $375K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $292K | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $126K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $95K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $89K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $82K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 76% below the world average of $20.30, 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.
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The shipment records behind Yemen vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 870 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Yemen?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Switzerland (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $20.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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