Yemen
↔
Indonesia

Yemen-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $179.06M total volume •Yemen deficit: $166.94M

Yemen → Indonesia

$6.06M

Exports (2023)

Indonesia → Yemen

$173.00M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$166.94M

Deficit for Yemen

Total Trade

$179.06M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Yemen → Indonesia Exports

$6.06M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
78.8% top product
1Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g
$4.78M
78.8% of exports
2Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on
$1.20M
19.8% of exports
3Resinoids
$60,300
1.0% of exports
4Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
$22,825
0.4% of exports
5Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$33
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Yemen's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Indonesia → Yemen Imports

$173.00M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
57.8% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$100.07M
57.8% of imports
2Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale
$7.90M
4.6% of imports
3Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa
$6.02M
3.5% of imports
4Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)
$5.91M
3.4% of imports
5Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$5.70M
3.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Yemen's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Yemen demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpoly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g to Indonesia, 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 $179.06M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Yemen-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $179.06 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Yemen maintains a deficit of $166.94 million
  • Export Focus: Yemen's primary exports include poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g, skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on, resinoids
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale, food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa

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 $179.06M 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 Yemen leveraging its comparative advantages in poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g.

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

1

Comparative Advantage

Yemen's specialization in poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/gcomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $179.06M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $179.06M 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 $179.06 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g and vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Yemen's trade deficit of $166.94 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g 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 Yemen and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $179.06 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Yemen, with imports exceeding exportsby $166.94 million.

Export Strengths

Yemen's exports to Indonesia total $6.06 million, with competitive advantages in poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g, representing $4.78M or78.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $173.00 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprising57.8% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Yemen's strategic sourcing from Indonesia. 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