Welded steel tubes imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by Yemen reached $7.8 million in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $38.1 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 | $7.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $38.1M | 57.1K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 45.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 28.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 24.2K t |
Where Yemen imports welded steel tubes from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 73% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 25% |
| Germany | $124K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $16K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.61 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in… | 65% |
| 7306.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 32% |
| 7306.40 | Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 2.3% |
| 7306.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter… | 0.4% |
| 7306.90 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 0.2% |
| 7306.50 | Steel, alloy: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (other than stainless steel or seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 0.1% |
| 7306.69 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 56% below the world average of $1.39, 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported welded steel tubes worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $1.39 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 welded steel tubes to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2020 at $38.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (65% of the value) and 7306.30 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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