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$7.2B of latest reported imports and $4.4B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Oman import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Oman's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$43.3B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+10.8%Three-year reported change
GDP$107.1BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$20.3KLatest reported value
Trade openness131.1%Reported share of GDP
Oman import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$43.3B in imports
Oman recorded $43.3B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +10.8%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Oman imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $43.3B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $7.2BLatest imports | +19.2% | 42 | 1924 | SAUDeclining | $12.2B |
| 2 | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $1.4BLatest imports | +53.3% | 12 | 6515 | AREGrowing | $2.7B |
| 3 | HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | $984.0MLatest imports | +38.6% | 9 | 9999 | BRADeclining | $1.9B |
| 4 | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $877.9MLatest imports | +67.2% | 8 | 9243 | KWTGrowing | $1.7B |
| 5 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $607.2MLatest imports | +19.5% | 56 | 5921 | AREAccelerating | $1.0B |
| 6 | HS 740811Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | $357.6MLatest imports | +33.3% | 4 | 9994 | ARESlowing | $698.4M |
| 7 | HS 281820Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | $461.7MLatest imports | +38.3% | 17 | 5736 | AUSDeclining | $901.7M |
| 8 | HS 870324Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 3000cc | $942.7MLatest imports | +6.1% | 41 | 2987 | JPNDeclining | $1.1B |
| 9 | HS 291736Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts | $444.2MLatest imports | +91.1% | 9 | 4285 | CHNStable | $867.7M |
| 10 | HS 290919Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether | $520.3MLatest imports | +70.5% | 12 | 3023 | SAUDeclining | $1.0B |
| 11 | HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $405.1MLatest imports | +2.8% | 21 | 9323 | AREDeclining | $439.5M |
| 12 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $988.6MLatest imports | +7.2% | 48 | 1854 | USADeclining | $1.2B |
| 13 | HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $219.6MLatest imports | +35.1% | 47 | 8412 | CHNDeclining | $428.8M |
| 14 | HS 730429Iron or steel: casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas | $414.4MLatest imports | +13.4% | 22 | 5167 | CHNDeclining | $604.1M |
| 15 | HS 260112Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) | $234.3MLatest imports | +42.1% | 8 | 6697 | BHRDeclining | $457.5M |
| 16 | HS 720310Ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms | $252.6MLatest imports | +38.7% | 10 | 5529 | PAKDeclining | $493.3M |
| 17 | HS 271119Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711 | $197.7MLatest imports | +15.2% | 10 | 8523 | IRQSlowing | $302.5M |
| 18 | HS 151190Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $252.3MLatest imports | +10.0% | 16 | 5733 | IDNDeclining | $336.1M |
| 19 | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $292.2MLatest imports | +7.6% | 25 | 4657 | INDDeclining | $363.8M |
| 20 | HS 842619Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | $120.2MLatest imports | +33.5% | 14 | 9041 | CHNSlowing | $234.8M |
| 21 | HS 290629Alcohols: aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol | $114.1MLatest imports | +41.6% | 6 | 9998 | SAUStable | $222.8M |
| 22 | HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $250.7MLatest imports | +26.4% | 13 | 2786 | RUSSlowing | $489.6M |
| 23 | HS 720711Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness | $245.2MLatest imports | +24.1% | 7 | 3412 | IRQDeclining | $468.5M |
| 24 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $327.6MLatest imports | +10.2% | 64 | 2622 | AREDeclining | $437.8M |
| 25 | HS 010420Goats: live | $221.0MLatest imports | +9.1% | 11 | 5708 | IRNSlowing | $286.7M |
| 26 | HS 847990Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | $167.5MLatest imports | +11.1% | 75 | 7285 | AREDeclining | $229.6M |
| 27 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $228.8MLatest imports | +9.9% | 32 | 4151 | AREDeclining | $303.6M |
| 28 | HS 270750Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method) | $98.0MLatest imports | +34.2% | 8 | 9425 | INDDeclining | $191.5M |
| 29 | HS 841112Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN | $358.7MLatest imports | +20.4% | 10 | 1969 | FRADeclining | $625.5M |
| 30 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $203.0MLatest imports | +13.6% | 73 | 3531 | AREDeclining | $297.3M |
| 31 | HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $229.5MLatest imports | -1.1% | 10 | 5432 | INDDeclining | $222.3M |
| 32 | HS 880390Aircraft and spacecraft: parts thereof n.e.c. in chapter 88 | $117.2MLatest imports | +14.3% | 22 | 7457 | USADeclining | $175.2M |
| 33 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $117.1MLatest imports | +14.7% | 57 | 7252 | AREDeclining | $176.5M |
| 34 | HS 841510Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, window or wall types, self-contained or split-system | $156.4MLatest imports | +6.9% | 27 | 5807 | CHNDeclining | $191.1M |
| 35 | HS 870333Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity exceeding 2500cc | $120.3MLatest imports | +14.9% | 14 | 6022 | JPNDeclining | $182.7M |
| 36 | HS 720839Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm | $87.1MLatest imports | +33.4% | 9 | 6864 | CHNDeclining | $170.2M |
| 37 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $364.5MLatest imports | +8.6% | 78 | 1266 | AREDeclining | $467.0M |
| 38 | HS 290531Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol) | $115.0MLatest imports | +39.5% | 15 | 4966 | SAUDeclining | $224.7M |
| 39 | HS 040221Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) | $310.2MLatest imports | +9.0% | 29 | 1839 | AREDeclining | $401.6M |
| 40 | HS 902300Instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses | $106.2MLatest imports | +13.7% | 46 | 6133 | AREDeclining | $156.0M |
| 41 | HS 271111Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas | $84.2MLatest imports | +54.7% | 7 | 5249 | QATDeclining | $164.5M |
| 42 | HS 890120Tankers | $117.2MLatest imports | +19.4% | 5 | 4886 | TURSlowing | $199.3M |
| 43 | HS 270400Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon | $58.1MLatest imports | +31.2% | 6 | 9524 | CHNDeclining | $113.5M |
| 44 | HS 270119Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | $57.8MLatest imports | +43.4% | 7 | 9037 | INDDeclining | $112.9M |
| 45 | HS 890190Vessels: n.e.s. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods | $56.0MLatest imports | +32.7% | 8 | 9222 | SAUDeclining | $109.3M |
| 46 | HS 020712Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen | $145.1MLatest imports | +3.6% | 17 | 4560 | BRADeclining | $161.1M |
| 47 | HS 730424Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas | $87.3MLatest imports | +10.5% | 16 | 7565 | JPNDeclining | $117.7M |
| 48 | HS 848180Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | $305.7MLatest imports | +10.7% | 77 | 1508 | AREDeclining | $414.3M |
| 49 | HS 890690Vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships | $85.6MLatest imports | +19.3% | 14 | 5348 | INDDeclining | $145.5M |
| 50 | HS 330499Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) | $151.1MLatest imports | +14.4% | 83 | 3384 | INDDeclining | $226.3M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $7.5B | $4.6B | +14.7% |
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 6 | $1.4B | $2.4B | +41.0% |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 2 | $1.6B | $2.3B | +31.6% |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 2 | $1.2B | $2.3B | +40.4% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 3 | $1.0B | $1.3B | +22.7% |
| Organic chemicalsHS2 29 | 4 | $1.2B | $1.3B | +60.7% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 3 | $2.1B | $1.1B | +9.4% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 6 | $1.2B | $987.0M | +16.2% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 3 | $585.0M | $716.1M | +32.1% |
| CopperHS2 74 | 1 | $357.6M | $698.1M | +33.3% |
| Inorganic chemicalsHS2 28 | 1 | $461.7M | $651.7M | +38.3% |
| Articles of iron or steelHS2 73 | 2 | $501.7M | $491.1M | +11.9% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | $984.0M | 9 | 9999 | BRA | 100.0% |
| HS 290629Alcohols: aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol | $114.1M | 6 | 9998 | SAU | 100.0% |
| HS 740811Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | $357.6M | 4 | 9994 | ARE | 100.0% |
| HS 270400Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon | $58.1M | 6 | 9524 | CHN | 97.6% |
| HS 270750Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method) | $98.0M | 8 | 9425 | IND | 97.0% |
| HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $405.1M | 21 | 9323 | ARE | 96.5% |
| HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $877.9M | 8 | 9243 | KWT | 96.1% |
| HS 890190Vessels: n.e.s. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods | $56.0M | 8 | 9222 | SAU | 96.0% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
ARE
United Arab Emirates
13 screened products
$5.4BCalculated opportunity across these rowsSAU
Saudi Arabia
5 screened products
$5.3BCalculated opportunity across these rowsBRA
Brazil
2 screened products
$2.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
7 screened products
$1.9BCalculated opportunity across these rowsKWT
Kuwait
1 screened products
$1.6BCalculated opportunity across these rowsIND
India
6 screened products
$877.0MCalculated opportunity across these rowsJPN
Japan
3 screened products
$790.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsAUS
Australia
1 screened products
$651.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Oman import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Oman's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Oman.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.