USA-Yemen Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $179.14M total volume •USA surplus: $165.59M

USAYemen

$172.37M

Exports (2023)

YemenUSA

$6.78M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$165.59M

Surplus for USA

Total Trade

$179.14M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

USAYemen Exports

$172.37M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
52.1% top product
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$89.74M
52.1% of exports
2Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$16.48M
9.6% of exports
3Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers: for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated
$15.08M
8.8% of exports
4Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
$7.15M
4.1% of exports
5Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$7.08M
4.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

USA's export portfolio to Yemen demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

YemenUSA Imports

$6.78M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
30.5% concentration
1Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$2.07M
30.5% of imports
2Honey: natural
$781,723
11.5% of imports
3Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated
$428,099
6.3% of imports
4Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$277,055
4.1% of imports
5Food 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
$275,657
4.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

USA's import pattern from Yemen reveals significant dependencyin coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

USA demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed 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 $179.14M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: USA-Yemen Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $179.14 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: USA maintains a surplus of $165.59 million
  • Export Focus: USA's primary exports include cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers: for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Yemen include coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, honey: natural, coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated

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 $179.14M 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 USA leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.

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

USA's specialization in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seedcomplements Yemen's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $179.14M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $179.14M 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 $179.14 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed and coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

USA's trade surplus of $165.59 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 vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, 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: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed 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 USA and Yemen represents a total trade volume of $179.14 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for USA, with exports exceeding importsby $165.59 million.

Export Strengths

USA's exports to Yemen total $172.37 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, representing $89.74M or52.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Yemen amount to $6.78 million, highlighting economic interdependence in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, with Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated comprising30.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates USA'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