Authors

Mohammed Kareem is an independent consultant and researcher. He has authored and contributed to several policy papers for NGOs and research institutions in Yemen, such as the UNDP Private Sector Engagement Strategy in Yemen 2024 - 2026. Mohammed Kareem holds a Masters of Arts in Social Sciences. His research interests span the humanitarian and development sectors in Yemen.

Contributions

Scaling Up Yemeni Exports

May 27, 2025 Policy Briefs
Yemen’s export sector has long suffered from structural weaknesses, but the ongoing conflict has triggered a dramatic collapse. Between 2013 and 2023, annual exports were down 90%, mainly due to disruptions in oil and gas exports, which historically made up 80% of the country’s export revenues. While non-hydrocarbon exports—such as coffee, honey, fish, fruits, and vegetables—have grown in…