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Wood in the rough market in Yemen

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Yemeni wood market demonstrated consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, with market volume increasing from 374.9 thousand tons to 437.7 thousand tons. Domestic production rose steadily over the same period, from 374.8 thousand tons to 437.0 thousand tons, while imports remained minimal.

In 2023, market expansion was supported by strengthened local construction activity, exemplified by honors awarded to domestic concrete producers, which bolstered demand for building wood. Simultaneously, rising prices for imported wood due to increased costs in exporting countries enhanced the competitiveness of local timber, further stimulating domestic production.

Factors in 2024 pointed to sustained demand despite sectoral challenges. Ongoing expansion of building and real estate projects in stable regions like Aden and Al-Mukalla supported wood consumption. The market also saw diversification with the introduction of wood-plastic composite products, while a 21% rise in agricultural grain output indicated broader economic improvements that could indirectly benefit construction-related demand.

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 wood in the rough in Yemen

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Yemen's production of wood in the rough has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 398.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Yemen

According to market data, Yemen did not export any wood in the rough between 2017 and 2020.

Imports wood in the rough to Yemen

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 168 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 3 241 tonnes in 2020—a 19-fold increase. The year-over-year growth in 2020 was 564.2%. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 69.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.4%)	190.0%	564.2%	80.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of wood in the rough imports to Yemen were Oman (51.1% of imports by volume), Slovenia (15.3%), and the United States (11.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 77.9% of total import 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

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Import values hit their lowest level in 2018 at 53.0 thousand US dollars, then climbed to a peak of 937.9 thousand US dollars in 2020—an 18-fold difference. In 2020, the year-over-year increase was 282.0%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 69.4%, while the biggest rise occurred in 2019 with a 363.1% jump.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.4%)	363.1%	282.0%	75.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia (37.1% of imports by value), Oman (28.9%), and the United States (7.1%) were the leading sources of wood in the rough imports to Yemen in monetary terms. Combined, they made up 73.1% of total import value.

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