Women's underwear imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported women's underwear worth $2.4 million (243 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 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 | $2.4M | 243 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 282 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 217 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 275 t |
| 2017 | $618K | 58 t |
Where Yemen imports women's underwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 71% |
| Egypt | $506K | 21% |
| India | $161K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6208
| 6208.22 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 73% |
| 6208.91 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or… | 21% |
| 6208.99 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of textile materials other… | 2.8% |
| 6208.92 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns etc.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or… | 2.7% |
| 6208.21 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.3% |
| 6208.29 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.1% |
| 6208.19 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0% |
| 6208.11 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.99 per kg, 48% below the world average of $19.19, 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's underwear imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported women's underwear worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 243 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's underwear to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.99 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $19.19 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 women's underwear to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $618 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 292%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for women's underwear?
The HS code for women's underwear is heading 6208. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 6208.22 (73% of the value) and 6208.91 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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