Almonds market in Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The almond market in Yemen showed a strong expansion from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 10.7 thousand tons to 18.8 thousand tons. This growth was not linear, featuring a particularly sharp increase in 2020 when the market size jumped to 16.6 thousand tons. After reaching a peak of 18.4 thousand tons in 2021, the market experienced a slight contraction the following year before resuming growth in 2023.

The market's expansion was closely tied to import dynamics, as overseas shipments surged from just 249 tons in 2018 to over 5.2 thousand tons in 2021. This import wave, especially pronounced from 2020 onward, was the primary contributor to the overall market growth. Concurrently, domestic almond production demonstrated steady, incremental growth throughout the period, increasing from 10.5 thousand tons to 14.2 thousand tons, providing a stable base for the market.

Production almonds in Yemen

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Yemen ranked as the 20th largest producer of almonds globally.

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Yemen's almond production grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 12 466 tonnes of almonds, representing a 9.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 10 483 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports almonds from Yemen

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Yemen exported 15 tonnes of almonds, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 60.4%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 26.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and Belarus were the primary buyers of Yemeni almonds, together accounting for 92.8% of total exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Yemen's almond exports generated 83 thousand US dollars, remaining stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 58.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -25.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia and Belarus dominated Yemen's almond exports in value terms, jointly representing 91.4% of total export revenue, while other destinations contributed smaller individual amounts.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2017-2020

Imports almonds to Yemen

Imports in kind, t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Yemen imported 4 140 tonnes of almonds, a sharp increase of 569.5% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 249 tonnes, with the largest decline of 63.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the leading source for Yemen's almond imports by volume, accounting for 82.9% of total imports, while other markets made up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import value hit its lowest point in 2018 and reached its peak in 2020, showing an 18-fold amplitude. In 2020, Yemen imported almonds worth 19 733 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial year-over-year gain of 913.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 072 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 69.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the primary source for Yemen's almond imports in value terms, representing 87.4% of total import expenditure, with other markets forming a long tail of smaller partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2017-2020