Yemen’s Economy Is Built on Imports: The STC Must Lead the Shift to Production

Yemen’s Economy Is Built on Imports: The STC Must Lead the Shift to Production

Yemen today is heavily reliant on imports, consuming a wide range of goods that are produced elsewhere. The World Bank estimates that Yemen imports nearly 95% of its cereals, including wheat, which is essential for the Yemeni diet. Such extreme dependence on external goods is not just a temporary issue caused by conflict; it is the result of decades of economic mismanagement. Yemen’s dependency on imports extends beyond food to basic necessities…