Stable with slight increase due to demand for electronic components in Yemen
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Applicable under specific trade agreements or for humanitarian aid shipments, subject to documentation and approval by Yemen Customs.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for CPLDs Between US and Yemen
Recent trade data indicates minimal to no recorded exports or imports of Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs, HS Code: 8542.39.00) between the United States and Yemen, largely due to ongoing conflict and economic instability in Yemen.
October 2023
Impact: Trade remains heavily restricted, with negligible impact on US CPLD market due to Yemen's small role in global electronics trade.
US Export Controls Tighten Amid Yemen Conflict
The US Department of Commerce has reiterated strict export controls on electronic components, including CPLDs, to Yemen due to security concerns and sanctions related to the ongoing civil war.
August 2023
Impact: Virtually halts any potential trade of CPLDs to Yemen, affecting US exporters minimally due to the already limited market.
Yemen's Import Capacity for Electronics Remains Low
Reports highlight Yemen's struggling economy and infrastructure, resulting in extremely low demand and capacity for importing advanced electronic components like CPLDs from the US.
June 2023
Impact: Continues to suppress any significant trade activity for CPLDs between the two countries, with no notable effect on US supply chains.
Policy Updates
US Export Restrictions on Yemen Remain in Place
The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) continues to enforce stringent export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), requiring licenses for electronic components like CPLDs to Yemen due to national security and foreign policy concerns.
