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Bananas market in Yemen

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Banana production in Yemen showed consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, increasing from 109.2 thousand tons to 133.9 thousand tons. The market size mirrored this expansion, as imports were negligible and exports minimal. This upward trend occurred amid reported climate-related adversities, such as floods and cyclones affecting banana farms in several provinces, which posed challenges to local growers.

The most significant production increases were recorded between 2019 and 2021, with output rising by over 15 thousand tons. Growth then moderated in 2022 and 2023, adding only about 1 thousand tons each year. Throughout the period, the market remained entirely supplied by domestic production, with no import activity reported.

For 2024, industry sources indicate that local demand for bananas is estimated at 250 tons, highlighting continued reliance on domestic output. While full-year production data is not yet available, the persistent demand suggests the market maintains its trajectory despite economic headwinds and infrastructure constraints noted in recent reports.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Yemen
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production bananas in Yemen

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Banana production in Yemen has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 123.4 thousand tonnes of bananas, marking a 6.1% gain from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 109.2 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 6.3%. The following year, 2019, experienced the largest increase of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	6.5%	6.1%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from Yemen

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Yemen exported 612 tonnes of bananas, showing little to no change compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 50.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(20.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and Jordan accounted for the bulk of Yemen's banana exports in kind, jointly representing 99.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, banana shipments from Yemen to abroad amounted to 327.0 thousand US dollars, experiencing little to no change year-over-year compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 55.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(23.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, two key markets—Jordan and Saudi Arabia—dominated Yemen's banana exports in value terms, together accounting for 99.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bananas to Yemen

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the key partner for Yemen's banana imports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, bananas were shipped to Yemen primarily from the United Arab Emirates, which absorbed 100.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io