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News and Updates
Recent News
Limited DRAM Trade Between US and Yemen Amidst Regional Instability
Trade of Dynamic Read-Write Random Access Memory (DRAM) between the United States and Yemen remains minimal due to ongoing conflict and economic challenges in Yemen. No significant shipments under HS Code 8542.32 (covering DRAM) have been recorded recently.
October 15, 2023
Impact: Negligible trade activity; geopolitical instability in Yemen continues to hinder potential growth in electronics trade, including DRAM components.
US Export Restrictions Impact Yemen's Access to Technology Components
The US maintains strict export controls on high-tech goods, including DRAM, to countries like Yemen due to security concerns. This limits Yemen's ability to import critical semiconductor components.
September 20, 2023
Impact: Trade barriers persist, with US companies unable to export DRAM to Yemen without special licenses, stifling potential market opportunities.
Yemen's Economic Crisis Affects Import of US Electronics
Yemen's ongoing economic crisis and currency depreciation have drastically reduced its capacity to import advanced technology products, including DRAM, from the United States.
August 5, 2023
Impact: Reduced purchasing power in Yemen further diminishes already low trade volumes of DRAM and related products with the US.
Policy Updates
US Export Control Policy on High-Tech Goods to Yemen
The US Department of Commerce continues to enforce stringent export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for dual-use technologies, including DRAM (HS Code 8542.32), to Yemen due to national security and regional stability concerns.
