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$533.4M of latest reported imports and $553.4M of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Former Arab Republic of Yemen import opportunities
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Explore Former Arab Republic of Yemen's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$10.6B2024 reported value
Import CAGR-3.9%Three-year reported change
GDP$21.6BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$633.9Latest reported value
Trade openness43.0%Reported share of GDP
Former Arab Republic of Yemen import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$10.6B in imports
Former Arab Republic of Yemen recorded $10.6B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of -3.9%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Former Arab Republic of Yemen imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $10.6B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $533.4MLatest imports | +12.7% | 28 | 5977 | AREGrowing | $763.9M |
| 2 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $449.9MLatest imports | +9.1% | 36 | 7313 | AREGrowing | $585.0M |
| 3 | HS 721420Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling | $384.7MLatest imports | +7.1% | 6 | 9359 | TURDeclining | $472.9M |
| 4 | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $453.8MLatest imports | +10.7% | 15 | 5111 | INDGrowing | $614.8M |
| 5 | HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $431.3MLatest imports | +4.6% | 6 | 5943 | AUSDeclining | $493.7M |
| 6 | HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $169.7MLatest imports | +25.3% | 14 | 9902 | AREDeclining | $331.5M |
| 7 | HS 100119Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed | $130.4MLatest imports | +26.8% | 9 | 9264 | RUSDeclining | $254.6M |
| 8 | HS 540752Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed | $131.5MLatest imports | +17.8% | 8 | 9075 | CHNDeclining | $215.2M |
| 9 | HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $141.5MLatest imports | +10.2% | 10 | 8688 | ARGDeclining | $189.4M |
| 10 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $89.2MLatest imports | +38.0% | 3 | 9988 | AREDeclining | $174.2M |
| 11 | HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $154.9MLatest imports | +5.7% | 4 | 8750 | BRAGrowing | $183.0M |
| 12 | HS 640299Footwear: n.e.s. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | $108.6MLatest imports | +14.4% | 12 | 8825 | CHNGrowing | $162.5M |
| 13 | HS 020712Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen | $124.0MLatest imports | +5.1% | 18 | 8303 | BRADeclining | $144.0M |
| 14 | HS 870324Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 3000cc | $117.0MLatest imports | +10.7% | 18 | 6881 | JPNDeclining | $158.7M |
| 15 | HS 741300Copper: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated | $64.0MLatest imports | +35.8% | 7 | 9978 | SAUDeclining | $125.0M |
| 16 | HS 961900Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material | $75.8MLatest imports | +24.3% | 23 | 6841 | SAUDeclining | $145.5M |
| 17 | HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $66.9MLatest imports | +27.9% | 18 | 7813 | CHNDeclining | $130.6M |
| 18 | HS 390120Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | $84.4MLatest imports | +7.9% | 13 | 9264 | SAUDeclining | $106.1M |
| 19 | HS 170199Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $181.1MLatest imports | +7.0% | 14 | 2976 | BRADeclining | $221.9M |
| 20 | HS 040291Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms | $71.2MLatest imports | +22.1% | 10 | 5633 | AREDeclining | $129.4M |
| 21 | HS 871120Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars | $48.9MLatest imports | +22.8% | 5 | 9493 | CHNSlowing | $90.5M |
| 22 | HS 200989Juice: of any single fruit or vegetable n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | $60.0MLatest imports | +15.1% | 26 | 8007 | SAUDeclining | $91.5M |
| 23 | HS 190190Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.s. in heading no. 1901 | $83.8MLatest imports | +23.6% | 31 | 3400 | DNKDeclining | $158.2M |
| 24 | HS 230690Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306 | $40.9MLatest imports | +33.3% | 3 | 10000 | ARGDeclining | $79.8M |
| 25 | HS 040630Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered) | $65.5MLatest imports | +11.1% | 11 | 5612 | SAUDeclining | $89.9M |
| 26 | HS 151190Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $138.0MLatest imports | +3.5% | 18 | 3007 | IDNDeclining | $153.1M |
| 27 | HS 190211Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared | $34.6MLatest imports | +28.6% | 9 | 9017 | SAUDeclining | $67.7M |
| 28 | HS 850720Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $67.0MLatest imports | +16.2% | 16 | 4149 | AREDeclining | $105.1M |
| 29 | HS 252310Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured) | $31.4MLatest imports | +29.0% | 7 | 9010 | SAUDeclining | $61.4M |
| 30 | HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $29.4MLatest imports | +32.1% | 4 | 10000 | ZAFAccelerating | $57.4M |
| 31 | HS 040221Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) | $79.6MLatest imports | +3.9% | 22 | 4475 | AREDeclining | $89.3M |
| 32 | HS 392330Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods | $36.2MLatest imports | +17.3% | 18 | 8345 | SAUDeclining | $58.4M |
| 33 | HS 110100Wheat or meslin flour | $112.5MLatest imports | -0.6% | 12 | 3442 | EGYDeclining | $110.3M |
| 34 | HS 721049Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | $32.6MLatest imports | +15.4% | 7 | 9863 | CHNDeclining | $50.1M |
| 35 | HS 610463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $31.8MLatest imports | +14.4% | 3 | 9993 | CHNDeclining | $47.7M |
| 36 | HS 850440Electrical static converters | $38.5MLatest imports | +14.2% | 26 | 6990 | CHNDeclining | $57.3M |
| 37 | HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products | $77.5MLatest imports | +12.8% | 27 | 2975 | SAUDeclining | $111.2M |
| 38 | HS 681019Cement, concrete or artificial stone: tiles, flagstones and similar, (excluding building blocks and bricks) whether or not reinforced | $27.4MLatest imports | +20.2% | 7 | 9830 | SAUDeclining | $47.6M |
| 39 | HS 151219Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $36.9MLatest imports | +12.3% | 13 | 8145 | TURDeclining | $52.3M |
| 40 | HS 841510Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, window or wall types, self-contained or split-system | $36.4MLatest imports | +12.7% | 9 | 7677 | CHNDeclining | $52.1M |
| 41 | HS 950300Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds | $30.5MLatest imports | +13.6% | 12 | 9580 | CHNDeclining | $44.7M |
| 42 | HS 720839Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm | $22.3MLatest imports | +41.8% | 2 | 10000 | CHNDeclining | $43.5M |
| 43 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $143.3MLatest imports | +8.4% | 62 | 1239 | INDDeclining | $182.5M |
| 44 | HS 390110Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | $33.1MLatest imports | +9.8% | 25 | 8651 | SAUDeclining | $43.8M |
| 45 | HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | $37.1MLatest imports | +6.9% | 11 | 8031 | ARGDeclining | $45.3M |
| 46 | HS 551614Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | $21.9MLatest imports | +21.6% | 3 | 9975 | CHNAccelerating | $39.4M |
| 47 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $110.1MLatest imports | +14.7% | 56 | 1242 | USADeclining | $166.0M |
| 48 | HS 080410Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried | $31.9MLatest imports | +7.5% | 14 | 8854 | SAUStable | $39.7M |
| 49 | HS 871410Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories | $24.9MLatest imports | +13.0% | 8 | 9775 | CHNDeclining | $36.0M |
| 50 | HS 760410Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles | $32.9MLatest imports | +5.6% | 9 | 8290 | AREDeclining | $38.8M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CerealsHS2 10 | 4 | $1.2B | $1.2B | +13.1% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $983.3M | $1.1B | +10.9% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 3 | $439.6M | $550.6M | +21.4% |
| TobaccoHS2 24 | 1 | $169.7M | $329.9M | +25.3% |
| Sugars and sugar confectioneryHS2 17 | 2 | $336.0M | $269.2M | +6.4% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 3 | $190.8M | $253.7M | +15.5% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 3 | $172.4M | $225.6M | +19.4% |
| Dairy produce and eggsHS2 04 | 3 | $216.3M | $214.6M | +12.4% |
| Man-made filamentsHS2 54 | 1 | $131.5M | $204.8M | +17.8% |
| PlasticsHS2 39 | 3 | $153.7M | $196.2M | +11.7% |
| Preparations of cerealsHS2 19 | 3 | $195.9M | $192.3M | +21.7% |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 1 | $89.2M | $174.0M | +38.0% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 720839Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm | $22.3M | 2 | 10000 | CHN | 100.0% |
| HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $29.4M | 4 | 10000 | ZAF | 100.0% |
| HS 230690Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306 | $40.9M | 3 | 10000 | ARG | 100.0% |
| HS 610463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $31.8M | 3 | 9993 | CHN | 100.0% |
| HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $89.2M | 3 | 9988 | ARE | 99.9% |
| HS 741300Copper: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated | $64.0M | 7 | 9978 | SAU | 99.9% |
| HS 551614Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | $21.9M | 3 | 9975 | CHN | 99.9% |
| HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $169.7M | 14 | 9902 | ARE | 99.5% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
ARE
United Arab Emirates
8 screened products
$1.8BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
12 screened products
$912.9MCalculated opportunity across these rowsSAU
Saudi Arabia
12 screened products
$842.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsTUR
Turkey
2 screened products
$504.4MCalculated opportunity across these rowsIND
India
2 screened products
$458.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsBRA
Brazil
3 screened products
$400.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsAUS
Australia
1 screened products
$369.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsARG
Argentina
3 screened products
$296.3MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Former Arab Republic of Yemen import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Former Arab Republic of Yemen's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Former Arab Republic of Yemen.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.