Sana’a — Fuel and food imports into ports under the control of Yemen’s Houthi movement on the Red Sea have continued to fall for the sixth month in a row, as damaged infrastructure and reduced handling capacity following earlier airstrikes hamper operations.

In its latest report on food security in Yemen, the World Food Programme (WFP) said the ports of Hodeidah, Al‑Salif, and Ras Issa received around 6 million metric tons of fuel and food commodities between January and November 2025.

According to WFP data, this year’s imports represent the lowest levels in the past three years. 

The volumes mark a 19 percent decline compared to the same period in 2024, when nearly 7.4 million metric tons entered, and a 12 percent drop compared to 2023, which saw about 6.8 million metric tons.

The sustained reduction underscores the mounting logistical challenges facing Yemen’s western ports, which remain vital entry points for humanitarian supplies to a country already grappling with widespread food insecurity.