Yemen (YEM) and China (CHN) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Yemen-China Trade: In 2022, Yemen exported $548M to China. The main products that Yemen exported to China were Crude Petroleum ($533M), Scrap Copper ($11.1M), and Refined Copper ($2.7M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Yemen to China have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.38%, from $587M in 2017 to $548M in 2022.

In 2022, Yemen did not export any services to China.

China-Yemen Trade: In 2022, China exported $2.8B to Yemen. The main products that China exported to Yemen were Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric ($190M), Rubber Footwear ($147M), and Knit Women's Suits ($108M). Over the past 5 years the exports of China to Yemen have increased at an annualized rate of 11.2%, from $1.64B in 2017 to $2.8B in 2022.

In 2022, China did not export any services to Yemen.

Comparison: In 2022, Yemen ranked 114 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.05), and 148 in total exports ($1.73B). That same year, China ranked 22 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.12), and 1 in total exports ($3.73T).

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In 2022, Yemen exported $548M to China. The main products exported from Yemen to China were Crude Petroleum ($533M), Scrap Copper ($11.1M), and Refined Copper ($2.7M). During the last 5 years the exports of Yemen to China have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.38%, from $587M in 2017 to $548M in 2022.

In 2017, China exported $2.8B to Yemen. The main products exported from China to Yemen were Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric ($190M), Rubber Footwear ($147M), and Knit Women's Suits ($108M). During the last 5 years the exports of China to Yemen have increased at an annualized rate of 11.2%, from $1.64B in 2022 to $2.8B in 2017.

Exports from Yemen () to China () (2022)

Exports from China () to Yemen () (2022)

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Trade between Yemen () and China ()

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This map shows whether countries import more from Yemen or China. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Yemen and China or the difference in the growth in imports.

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Difference in imports from China () and Yemen () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Yemen - China

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This chart compares trade between Yemen and China by product, considering products traded by both, Yemen and China.

During 2022, Yemen had a large net trade with China in the exports of Mineral Products ($533M), Metals ($14.4M), and Precious Metals ($607k).

During 2017, China had a large net trade with Yemen in the exports of Textiles ($742M), Machines ($461M), and Metals ($379M).

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Yemen and China. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Yemen indicates it has a comparative advantage over China. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of China indicates it has a comparative advantage over Yemen.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Yemen () to China () (2022)

Exports from China () to Yemen () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Yemen () and China ()

Yemen Exports

China Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from China () and Yemen () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Yemen - China

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Yemen () and China () (2022)

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