Yemeni Charactatures Yemeni Charactatures more cartoons at Sugar is one of the most important staples purchased by Yemenis.
All sugar is imported and alternate sweeteners are expensive especially localy produced ones.
Imports of sugar are sometimes delayed because of both internal and external problems. The price is determined by the market as well as internal cost issues. Due to inflation Yemenis can only expect that this commodity will cost more in the future The dowery is an important part of the Yemeni marriage. Although the government has attempted to establish laws regulating the amounts of money or goods exchanged theese laws are mostly ignored. Depending on the wealth of the familys the dowery can become exhorbitant.