Water-based polymer paint imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $6.2 million of water-based polymer paint in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 784 t |
| 2021 | $751K | 463 t |
| 2020 | $259K | 166 t |
| 2019 | $291K | 597 t |
| 2018 | $137K | 100 t |
| 2017 | $423K | 129 t |
Where Yemen imports water-based polymer paint from
Egypt alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.1M | 98% |
| India | $60K | 1% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.66 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 water-based polymer paint imports (HS 3209.90): 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 3209.90: Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based polymer paint imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported water-based polymer paint worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based polymer paint to Yemen?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by India (1%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based polymer paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.66 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water-based polymer paint to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $423 thousand in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based polymer paint?
The HS code for water-based polymer paint is subheading 3209.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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