Yemen-Spain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.31M total volume •Yemen surplus: $8.31M

YemenSpain

$8.31M

Exports (2023)

SpainYemen

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$8.31M

Surplus for Yemen

Total Trade

$8.31M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Yemen and Spain. 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-Spain commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

YemenSpain Exports

$8.31M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
48.7% top product
1Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$4.05M
48.7% of exports
2Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen
$2.94M
35.4% of exports
3Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen
$505,025
6.1% of exports
4Copper: waste and scrap
$304,024
3.7% of exports
5Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$294,589
3.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Yemen's export portfolio to Spain demonstrates strategic specialization, with fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SpainYemen Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824
$8.08M
Infinity% of imports
2Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%
$2.40M
Infinity% of imports
3Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors
$2.07M
Infinity% of imports
4Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts
$1.70M
Infinity% of imports
5Vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen
$1.42M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Yemen's import pattern from Spain reveals significant dependencyin chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, 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 exportingfish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 to Spain, 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
📈

Growth Potential

The $8.31M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Yemen-Spain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.31 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Yemen maintains a surplus of $8.31 million
  • Export Focus: Yemen's primary exports include fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen, molluscs: octopus (octopus spp.), frozen
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Spain include chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%, insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors

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 $8.31M 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 fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

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 fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99complements Spain's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.31M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.31M 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 $8.31 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 and chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Yemen's trade surplus of $8.31 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 molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, 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 fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 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 Spain represents a total trade volume of $8.31 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Yemen, with exports exceeding importsby $8.31 million.

Export Strengths

Yemen's exports to Spain total $8.31 million, with competitive advantages in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, representing $4.05M or48.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Spain amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, with Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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