China–Yemen Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Yemen trade reached $2.5B in January–September 2026, +24.6% year on year. China exported $2.5B and imported $21.5M.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Yemen
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $520M | 21.0% | +58.6% | $441M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $240M | 9.7% | +11.5% | $279M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $201M | 8.1% | +74.9% | $173M |
| HS 54Man-made filaments | $162M | 6.5% | +26.7% | $182M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $132M | 5.3% | +9.4% | $176M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $125M | 5.0% | +8.3% | $150M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $123M | 5.0% | +55.1% | $143M |
| HS 64Footwear | $94.6M | 3.8% | +19.5% | $140M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $71.3M | 2.9% | -1.8% | $105M |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $59.8M | 2.4% | +16.7% | $80.7M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 5407Woven synthetic filament fabrics | $160M | 6.4% | +27.1% | $179M |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $147M | 5.9% | +129.0% | $87.7M |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $109M | 4.4% | +42.0% | $96.4M |
| HS 6402Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics | $83.7M | 3.4% | +22.0% | $125M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $72.6M | 2.9% | +82.9% | $53.9M |
| HS 3907Polyacetals, polyethers, epoxies and polyesters | $68.9M | 2.8% | +503.7% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 6104Women/girls knit suits, dresses and skirts | $60.8M | 2.5% | +10.0% | $80.2M |
| HS 7210Flat-rolled steel, clad or coated | $50.8M | 2.0% | +78.0% | $50.7M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $50.8M | 2.0% | +132.1% | $32.1M |
| HS 8415Air conditioning machines | $49.7M | 2.0% | +16.7% | $47.8M |
Top China Imports from Yemen
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 74Copper | $20.6M | 95.9% | +49.6% | $23.2M |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $604K | 2.8% | -63.5% | $2.1M |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $121K | 0.6% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 05Other animal products | $96.8K | 0.5% | -47.7% | $215K |
| HS 41Raw hides, skins and leather | $33.5K | 0.2% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 97Works of art and antiques | $17.3K | 0.1% | +2785.0% | $600 |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $12.2K | 0.1% | +4.8% | $15.8K |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $310 | 0.0% | +3775.0% | $429 |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $228 | 0.0% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $124 | 0.0% | -42.3% | $215 |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $19.5M | 91.0% | +54.3% | $21.1M |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $1.1M | 4.9% | -4.6% | $2.2M |
| HS 7103Precious and semi-precious stones | $604K | 2.8% | -63.5% | $2.1M |
| HS 2901Acyclic hydrocarbons | $121K | 0.6% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 0508Coral and mollusc shells, unworked | $96.8K | 0.5% | -47.7% | $215K |
| HS 4106Tanned or crust skins of other animals | $33.5K | 0.2% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 9706Antiques over 100 years old | $17.3K | 0.1% | +2785.0% | $600 |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $10.5K | 0.1% | -2.9% | $14.2K |
| HS 9805B2C cross-border e-commerce goods | $1.7K | 0.0% | +105.4% | $1.7K |
| HS 2601Iron ores and concentrates | $224 | 0.0% | — | Not in Top 20 |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Yemen
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
104 products qualify
- 1 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$144M Increase+$83.7M YoY+140%
- 2 Static convertersHS 850440 Exports$68.7M Increase+$31.2M YoY+83%
- 3 Poly"ethylene terephthalate", in primary forms, having a viscosity number of < 78 ml/gHS 390769 Exports$36.1M Increase+$30.8M YoY+584%
- 4 Poly"ethylene terephthalate", in primary forms, having a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higherHS 390761 Exports$30.3M Increase+$25.5M YoY+533%
- 5 SmartphonesHS 851713 Exports$32.8M Increase+$17.2M YoY+110%
- 6 Woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of nontextured polyester filamentsHS 540761 Exports$17.0M Increase+$15.9M YoY+1,498%
China–Yemen Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $2.5B | $21.5M | $2.5B | +$2.5B | +24.6% | No. 111 |
| 2025 (full year) | $2.8B | $26.1M | $2.9B | +$2.8B | +15.1% | No. 111 |
| 2024 (full year) | $2.5B | $20.0M | $2.5B | +$2.5B | -7.5% | No. 111 |
| 2023 (full year) | $2.7B | $16.9M | $2.7B | +$2.7B | -19.9% | No. 106 |
| 2022 (full year) | $2.7B | $633M | $3.4B | +$2.1B | +11.3% | No. 100 |
| 2021 (full year) | $2.5B | $486M | $3.0B | +$2.0B | -15.1% | No. 100 |
| 2020 (full year) | $2.9B | $674M | $3.6B | +$2.2B | -3.5% | No. 83 |
| 2019 (full year) | $2.8B | $867M | $3.7B | +$2.0B | +42.0% | No. 88 |
| 2018 (full year) | $1.9B | $720M | $2.6B | +$1.2B | — | No. 90 |
About China–Yemen trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Yemen in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Yemen goods trade totaled $2.5B: China exported $2.5B and imported $21.5M, a China trade surplus of $2.5B (+24.6% vs the same months of 2025). Yemen ranked No. 111 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Yemen in 2025?
In 2025, China–Yemen goods trade totaled $2.9B: China exported $2.8B and imported $26.1M, a China trade surplus of $2.8B (+15.1% vs 2024). Yemen ranked No. 111 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Yemen in 2024?
In 2024, China–Yemen goods trade totaled $2.5B: China exported $2.5B and imported $20.0M, a China trade surplus of $2.5B (-7.5% vs 2023). Yemen ranked No. 111 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Yemen?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Yemen by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $520M, 21.0% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $240M, 9.7% of the total); Plastics and articles thereof (HS 39, $201M, 8.1% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Woven synthetic filament fabrics (HS 5407, $160M); Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $147M); Semiconductor devices (HS 8541, $109M).
What does China export to Yemen in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Yemen by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $441M, 15.5% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $279M, 9.8% of the total); Man-made filaments (HS 54, $182M, 6.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Woven synthetic filament fabrics (HS 5407, $179M); Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics (HS 6402, $125M); Semiconductor devices (HS 8541, $96.4M).
What does China import from Yemen?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Yemen by HS chapter were Copper (HS 74, $20.6M, 95.9% of the total); Precious stones, metals and jewellery (HS 71, $604K, 2.8% of the total); Organic chemicals (HS 29, $121K, 0.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Copper waste and scrap (HS 7404, $19.5M); Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys (HS 7403, $1.1M); Precious and semi-precious stones (HS 7103, $604K).
What is China’s trade balance with Yemen?
China's goods trade balance with Yemen was +$2.5B in January–September 2026, compared with +$2.0B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$2.8B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Yemen bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/yemen/, accessed 2026-11-10.