Yemen-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $907.78M total volume •Yemen deficit: $885.50M

YemenTürkiye

$11.14M

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeYemen

$896.64M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$885.50M

Deficit for Yemen

Total Trade

$907.78M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

YemenTürkiye Exports

$11.14M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
78.5% top product
1Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap
$8.75M
78.5% of exports
2Raw hides and skins: whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or 16kg when fresh, wet-salted or otherwise preserved
$972,682
8.7% of exports
3Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$418,160
3.8% of exports
4Hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split
$279,078
2.5% of exports
5Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$268,480
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Yemen's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strategic specialization, with plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeYemen Imports

$896.64M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
49.3% concentration
1Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$442.32M
49.3% of imports
2Wheat or meslin flour
$56.68M
6.3% of imports
3Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$55.21M
6.2% of imports
4Food 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
$34.50M
3.8% of imports
5Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa
$31.57M
3.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Yemen's import pattern from Türkiye reveals significant dependencyin iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, 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 exportingplastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap to Türkiye, 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 $907.78M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Yemen-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $907.78 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Yemen maintains a deficit of $885.50 million
  • Export Focus: Yemen's primary exports include plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap, raw hides and skins: whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or 16kg when fresh, wet-salted or otherwise preserved, fungicides: other than containing goods specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, wheat or meslin flour, vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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 $907.78M 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 plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.

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 plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrapcomplements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $907.78M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $907.78M 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 $907.78 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap and iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Yemen's trade deficit of $885.50 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 raw hides and skins: whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or 16kg when fresh, wet-salted or otherwise preserved present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, 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 plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap 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 Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $907.78 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Yemen, with imports exceeding exportsby $885.50 million.

Export Strengths

Yemen's exports to Türkiye total $11.14 million, with competitive advantages in plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap, representing $8.75M or78.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $896.64 million, highlighting economic interdependence in iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, with Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling comprising49.3% of total imports.

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