Welding supplies imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported welding supplies worth $3.8 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.1 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 | $3.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 3.5K t |
Where Yemen imports welding supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 94% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire: coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame | 2.6% |
| 8311.20 | Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 1.9% |
| 8311.90 | Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal… | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 71% below the world average of $3.05, 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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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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported welding supplies worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Egypt (10%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $3.05 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 welding supplies to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2020 at $5.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (94% of the value) and 8311.30 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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