Water filtration equipment imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water filtration equipment by Yemen reached $2.4 million in 2024 (262 tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.8 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 | $2.4M | 262 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 464 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 560 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 563 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 389 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 279 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 261 t |
Where Yemen imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Germany (22%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 49% |
| Germany | $534K | 23% |
| India | $456K | 19% |
| Turkey | $84K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $30K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.06 per kg, 51% below the world average of $18.43, 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?
The shipment records behind Yemen water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported water filtration equipment worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 262 tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (22%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.06 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2020 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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