India-Yemen Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.06B total volume •India surplus: $629.28M

IndiaYemen

$845.55M

Exports (2023)

YemenIndia

$216.27M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$629.28M

Surplus for India

Total Trade

$1.06B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between India and Yemen. Green line shows exports from India, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the India-Yemen commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

IndiaYemen Exports

$845.55M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
39.6% top product
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$335.06M
39.6% of exports
2Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$87.15M
10.3% of exports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$33.11M
3.9% of exports
4Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa
$21.27M
2.5% of exports
5Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher
$19.97M
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

India's export portfolio to Yemen demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

YemenIndia Imports

$216.27M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
55.0% concentration
1Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
$119.04M
55.0% of imports
2Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators: spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators
$59.61M
27.6% of imports
3Aluminium: waste and scrap
$19.96M
9.2% of imports
4Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles
$5.81M
2.7% of imports
5Copper: waste and scrap
$4.94M
2.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

India's import pattern from Yemen reveals significant dependencyin ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

India demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed to Yemen, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $1.06B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: India-Yemen Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.06 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: India maintains a surplus of $629.28 million
  • Export Focus: India's primary exports include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Yemen include ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators: spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, aluminium: waste and scrap

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $1.06B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with India leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

India's specialization in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazedcomplements Yemen's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.06B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.06B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $1.06 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed and ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

India's trade surplus of $629.28 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between India and Yemen represents a total trade volume of $1.06 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for India, with exports exceeding importsby $629.28 million.

Export Strengths

India's exports to Yemen total $845.55 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, representing $335.06M or39.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Yemen amount to $216.27 million, highlighting economic interdependence in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, with Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 comprising55.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates India's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023