Yeast imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $21.2 million of yeast in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $21.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 4.6K t |
Where Yemen imports yeast from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.4M | 68% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 14% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 12% |
| Malta | $669K | 3.2% |
| India | $438K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $89K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $41K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Yeasts: active | 90% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powders: prepared | 9.9% |
| 2102.20 | Yeasts: inactive, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported yeast worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.29 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 yeast to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (90% of the value) and 2102.30 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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