The total exchange between Yemen and Italy was 107,5 million euro in 2004. The exports of Italy to Yemen - on average 79 million euro per year in 1993-1997 -,  boomed in 1997-1998, with an average of 140 mln. of euro, then decreased to  100 mln. of euro in 2000-2002 and  to 87 mln. of euro in 2003.
The decrease, especially in the sectors of  cereals and cereal products, machinery for general use and for specialized industries, is also due to the the aggressive activity of other partners  (especially China). There is not a responsible ICE Office for  Yemen, nor a Yemeni-Italian Chamber of Commerce on the spot.
The value  of the re-exportsof some important Italian companies from the United Arab Emirates towards Yemen  shall also be considered . In absence of complete statistical data,  the trade position  of Italy seems anyway to be  stable
In 2004 Italian export increased by 8%. The total of the Italian export Italian in 2004 was 94 mln. of euro. The Italian exports are composed for 50% of machinery, household electric appliances and vehicles, for 12% of food  products and approximately 10% of chemicals
The trade balance is in favor of Italy ( 80 mln.euro in 2004). The Italian imports from  Yemen are approximately 14 million euro, in prevalence ovine meats and skins.
There are no Italian investments in Yemen.
Export insurance is granted from SACE.
SACE  promoted the Yemen from the 7^ to 6^ category of risk in 2001 . In December 2003 the total exposure SACE in Yemen was 8,70 million euro.