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Looking for affordable and reliable shipping to Yemen from the USA? Shipixy simplifies international shipping by allowing you to compare shipping services and select the most appropriate one for your budget and delivery needs. With trusted international couriers at discounted rates, you can access fast express delivery or a cost-effective shipping service. Send packages from the USA to any major city in Yemen, such as Sanaa, Aden, Taiz, Al Hudaydah, and Mukalla. 

Shipixy provides reliable and trusted shipping options for sending out electronics, clothing, gifts, business goods, documents, and more with carriers like UPS, USPS, and FedEx. Compare shipping rates and shipping times, get a free shipping estimate, track your shipment from dispatch to delivery, and even get help with customs paperwork. Sign up today to get a free quote and find the best way to ship to Yemen from the USA.

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Table of Contents
  1. Best Couriers to Ship to Yemen
  2. UPS Shipping to Yemen
  3. USPS Shipping to Yemen
  4. FedEx Shipping to Yemen
  5. How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Yemen?
  6. How Long Does It Take to Ship a Parcel to Yemen?
  7. Yemen Customs and Regulations
  8. Which Items Cannot Be Shipped to Yemen?
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Best Couriers to Ship to Yemen

When you send your products from the USA to Yemen, it is important that you select the right courier. Some couriers will provide faster shipping times, better package care, tracking, and lower rates. Shipixy works with top global courier companies to deliver secure shipping solutions for all your shipments. 

UPS Shipping to Yemen

UPS provides reliable international shipping services to Yemen, and packages are handled securely and can be tracked. It is the preferred option for business shipments, electronics, commercial goods, and urgent shipments that demand reliable transit time.

USPS Shipping to Yemen

USPS is typically an economic choice for lightweight items and non-urgent shipping. It can be used for personal parcels, papers, and orders for online shopping, and has an affordable international shipping rate.

FedEx Shipping to Yemen

FedEx offers excellent, fast, and secure international shipping to Yemen. It's often used for high-value packages, business deliveries, and time-sensitive packages. FedEx provides extensive tracking and customs services. 

How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Yemen?

Transportation rates from the USA to Yemen vary based on significant factors such as package weight, size and shape, shipping type, carrier choice, and destination. The smaller package is usually cheaper, and the heavier or larger package is usually more expensive for transportation.

Depending on the value of the shipment and the type of product, customs duties, taxes, and handling fees may apply. You can use the Shipixy shipping calculator to compare shipping costs from various carriers to determine which one best fits their budget and delivery needs.

How Long Does It Take to Ship a Parcel to Yemen?

Shipping time to Yemen depends on the shipping service and the destination. The express shipping services may be faster, and the economy shipping services might take longer. Express shipping takes around 3-7 business days, while standard and economy shipping take 7-15 business days or longer, depending on customs clearance and local delivery. 

Yemen Customs and Regulations

For Yemen shipments, you need to have an accurate customs declaration and shipment information.  Incoming shipments may be subject to inspection by the customs authorities prior to clearance. Depending on the type of products, declared value, and current customs regulations, import duties and taxes may be applicable. 

Giving full details of the receiver, including a valid telephone number and address, might help to minimize delays in the customs process and final delivery. Shipments may be held for customs, be subject to additional charges, or be rejected due to incomplete documentation, incorrect product declaration, or limited products.

Which Items Cannot Be Shipped to Yemen?

Some common items restricted or prohibited for delivery to Yemen are:

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco products
  • Drugs and narcotics
  • Firearms and ammunition
  • Explosives
  • Military equipment
  • Guns and gun parts
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Fresh food and perishable products
  • Plants and seeds
  • Live animals
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Unauthorized financial instruments and currency
  • Certain lithium batteries
  • Restricted religious or cultural materials

Note: Regulations for imports can be subject to change at any time. Always check the latest Yemen customs requirements before shipping restricted or regulated items. Sign up to get a free quote and contact us to get help with customs regulations. 

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Key facts about Yemen

Yemen has a population of about 41.8 million (2025), and its capitals are Aden and Sanaa.

In 2025, the population grew by 2.9%, and 37% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the Yemeni rial (YER), and the official language is Arabic.

In Yemen, standard time is UTC+03:00, traffic drives on the right and the international calling code is +967.

Yemen at a glance
CapitalsAden and Sanaa
Population (2025)41,773,878
Land area (2024)527,968 km² (203,849 sq mi)
CurrencyYemeni rial (YER)
Official languageArabic
Time zone (standard)UTC+03:00
Calling code+967
Internet domain.ye
Drives on theright

Trade between the United States and Yemen

In 2025, the United States exported $42.6 million of goods to Yemen and imported $7.5 million, a U.S. trade surplus of $35.1 million.

U.S. exports to Yemen fell 67.7% from $131.9 million in 2024.

Among the 11 countries in the Middle East that Shipixy ships to, Yemen ranks 11th as a market for U.S. goods, after Bahrain ($1.3 billion).

U.S. goods trade with Yemen, 2016 to 2025
$0$200M$400M2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

U.S. exports to Yemen ranged from $42.6 million (2025) to $378 million (2022); U.S. imports ranged from $2.2 million to $31.4 million. The United States had a goods trade surplus with Yemen in 10 of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 80.4% below the 10-year average of $217.5 million.

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U.S. goods trade with Yemen by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$42.62 million$7.522 million+$35.1 million
2024$131.9 million$8.915 million+$123 million
2023$191.3 million$6.599 million+$184.7 million
2022$378 million$31.37 million+$346.7 million
2021$271.4 million$10.4 million+$261 million
2020$328.8 million$3.904 million+$324.9 million
2019$270 million$4.77 million+$265.2 million
2018$191.3 million$2.16 million+$189.1 million
2017$199 million$9.55 million+$189.4 million
2016$170.9 million$2.396 million+$168.5 million
U.S. goods trade with Yemen by month, 2025
$0$5M$10M$15MJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Yemen ranged from $1.4 million in July to $11.4 million in January. U.S. imports from Yemen peaked in March at $1 million. The busiest quarter for exports was the first (January to March), with $17.2 million or 40.5% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with Yemen by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$11.45 million$581,969
February 2025$2.136 million$910,567
March 2025$3.66 million$1.02 million
April 2025$10.12 million$650,985
May 2025$1.457 million$898,417
June 2025$2.123 million$394,002
July 2025$1.434 million$879,786
August 2025$3.055 million$303,846
September 2025$1.982 million$534,087
October 2025$1.945 million$535,854
November 2025$1.686 million$175,989
December 2025$1.583 million$636,567

The top three categories, wheat, passenger cars, new and used and pulpwood and woodpulp, made up 67.7% of U.S. exports to Yemen in 2025. The fastest growing of these was generators, accessories, up 8617.6% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to Yemen by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Wheat$14.76 million$40.64 million$89.74 million-63.7%
Passenger cars, new and used$7.471 million$10.88 million$6.45 million-31.3%
Pulpwood and woodpulp$6.603 million$610,981$551,576+980.7%
Telecommunications equipment$2.815 million$650,851$556,084+332.5%
Miscellaneous domestic exports and special transactions$1.648 million$723,362$3.057 million+127.8%
Chemicals-other$1.25 million$854,093$1.112 million+46.4%
Other foods$1.052 million$28.58 million$28.33 million-96.3%
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$1.005 million$2.923 million$2.339 million-65.6%
Apparel, household goods - textile$753,874$1.373 million$746,919-45.1%
Generators, accessories$700,549$8,036$1.836 million+8617.6%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Medicinal Equipment$639,325$1.854 million$1.587 million-65.5%
Pharmaceutical preparations$470,864$275,459$362,984+70.9%
Minimum value shipments$431,778$811,568$1.085 million-46.8%
Toiletries and cosmetics$306,855$279,031$338,913+10%
Industrial engines$301,290$11.47 million$1.095 million-97.4%
Other consumer nondurables$218,160$205,236$179,041+6.3%
Laboratory testing instruments$199,161$936,406$165,041-78.7%
Industrial machines, other$186,682$98,047$593,751+90.4%
Computer accessories$170,101$76,555$85,340+122.2%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$147,010$108,410$592,675+35.6%

The United States bought mostly green coffee, other foods and furniture, household goods, etc. from Yemen in 2025, together 67.6% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, green coffee, was worth $3 million, up 38.9% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Yemen by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Green coffee$3.02 million$2.173 million$2.013 million+38.9%
Other foods$1.369 million$1.795 million$1.34 million-23.7%
Furniture, household goods, etc.$692,494$427,068$414,285+62.2%
Tea, spices, etc.$581,591$920,176$631,202-36.8%
Vegetables$463,626$501,922$224,095-7.6%
Minimum value shipments$247,559$127,482$172,994+94.2%
Bakery products$170,092$650,032$261,441-73.8%
Dairy products and eggs$132,592$417,015$162,360-68.2%
Artwork, antiques, stamps, etc.$105,089$975,125$70,638-89.2%
Fish and shellfish$73,409$56,085n/a+30.9%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Fruits, frozen juices$69,304$109,449$165,287-36.7%
Engines and engine parts (carburetors, pistons, rings, and valves)$59,585n/an/an/a
Food oils, oilseeds$57,178$79,892$95,323-28.4%
Cookware, cutlery, tools$55,106$25,865$31,273+113.1%
Business machines and equipment$51,500n/an/an/a
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$47,332$55,431$45,395-14.6%
Other military equipment$40,019$51,210$29,062-21.9%
Apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton$29,896$13,275$96,225+125.2%
Passenger cars, new and used$26,536n/a$248,900n/a
Food, tobacco machinery$26,342n/an/an/a

Countries near Yemen

Yemen shares land or sea borders with two countries: Oman and Saudi Arabia.

By population, Yemen is the 4th largest of the 11 countries in the Middle East on our list, between Iraq (47 million) and Saudi Arabia (37 million).

Among its neighbors, Saudi Arabia received the most U.S. goods in 2025 ($14.1 billion) and Oman the least ($2.2 billion), against $42.6 million for Yemen.