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Potato market in Yemen

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Yemeni potato market expanded consistently from 2018 to 2020, with volume rising from 229.9 thousand tons to 247.7 thousand tons. This growth was underpinned by agricultural authorities adopting potato varieties better suited to local soil, climate, and disease resistance, which improved production efficiency and supported output increases.

A sharp rise to 346.2 thousand tons occurred in 2021, followed by a decline to 315.8 thousand tons in 2022 and a slight recovery to 322.7 thousand tons in 2023. During this period, climatic factors like frost contributed to price increases, while the closure of border crossings with Saudi Arabia disrupted export flows, affecting sector dynamics. Concurrently, efforts to support local seed production and prevent diseased seed imports aimed to bolster domestic cultivation.

In 2024, potato cultivation covered over 15,000 hectares with significant output, reflecting ongoing initiatives such as the launch of spring season planting in Dhamar governorate and anticipated growth in fertilizer use. These developments occur against a backdrop of economic fragility and climate-related adjustments in Yemen's agricultural sector.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 potato in Yemen

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Yemen's potato production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 242.6 thousand tons of potatoes, marking a 4.1% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 229.8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	1.4%	4.1%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Yemen

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Yemen's potato exports amounted to 21 tons, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 99%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 78.5%.

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	(78.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Oman was the leading destination for Yemen's potato exports in volume terms, accounting for 78.3% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other trading partners.

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, Yemen's potato exports in value terms reached 11 thousand US dollars, showing little change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export values fell by 97.5%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 70.9%.

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	(70.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Oman and Bahrain were the primary buyers of Yemeni potatoes in value terms, together representing 91.9% of total exports, while other countries accounted for the rest.

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 potato to Yemen

Imports in kind, t

Potato imports into Yemen showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 128 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 95.6%. In contrast, imports peaked in 2020 at 5 137 tons, representing a dramatic increase of 34.4% compared to 2019. The largest rise occurred in 2019 with a 2,887.0% surge. Overall, imports varied by a factor of 40 between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.6%)	2 887.0%	34.4%	21.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import market was highly concentrated, with the Netherlands alone responsible for 96.0% of total potato imports into Yemen in volume terms.

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

Yemen's potato import values exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 296 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 85.3%. In 2020, imports surged to 4 072 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep rise of 280.8% compared to 2019. The span from the low in 2018 to the peak in 2020 showed a 13.8-fold difference.

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