Summary
- Exports
- $69.7billion
- Imports
- $24.6billion
- Trade balance
- +$45billion
Products
What it exports
Crude petroleum (41.6%) and refined petroleum (18.5%) together make up 60% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (9.5%) and cars (8.7%) together make up 18.2% of its imports.
Its products
Destinations and sources of its products that have their own page.
- Crude oil · exports
- Refined petroleum products · exports
- Natural gas · exports
- Liquefied natural gas (LNG) · exports
- Fertilizers · exports
- Urea · exports
- Refined petroleum products · imports
- Steel · exports
- Cars · imports
- Liquefied petroleum gas (propane and butane) · exports
- Iron ore · exports
- Methanol · exports
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $51.9 billion | $2.8 billion |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $3 billion | $643 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $2.8 billion | $22 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $2.6 billion | $816 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $2 billion | $1.1 billion |
| 39 · Plastics | $1.7 billion | $686 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $1.1 billion | $161 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $635 million | $41 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $589 million | $727 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $355 million | $26 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $350 million | $1.2 billion |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $318 million | $1.8 billion |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $304 million | $633 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $280 million | $3.5 billion |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $204 million | $305 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $184 million | $284 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $110 million | $581 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $107 million | $68 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $100 million | $103 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $99 million | $233 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $97 million | $129 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $76 million | $422 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $67 million | $111 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $59 million | $2.9 billion |
| 07 · Vegetables | $56 million | $111 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $54 million | $275 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $44 million | $189 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $35 million | $375 million |
| 78 · Lead | $27 million | $8 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $26 million | $119 million |
| 70 · Glass | $25 million | $80 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $24 million | $177 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $24 million | $344 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $21 million | $242 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $18 million | $84 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $15 million | $13 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $14 million | $70 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $12 million | $175 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $12 million | $164 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $11 million | $30 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $10 million | $240 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $9 million | $55 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $9 million | $481 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $9 million | $3 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $8 million | $40 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $6 million | $310 million |
| 74 · Copper | $6 million | $41 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $5 million | $144 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $4 million | $25 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $4 million | $86 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $3 million | $61 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $3 million | $57 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $3 million | $32 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $2 million | $444 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $2 million | $4 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $2 million | $102 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $1 million | $14 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $1 million | $3 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $1 million | $32 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $1 million | $10 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $967 thousand | $20 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $803 thousand | $62 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $790 thousand | $2 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $731 thousand | $25 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $668 thousand | $31 million |
| 44 · Wood | $439 thousand | $141 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $431 thousand | $8 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $322 thousand | $70 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $272 thousand | $43 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $242 thousand | $8 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $242 thousand | $34 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $228 thousand | $36 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $224 thousand | $35 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $192 thousand | $13 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $165 thousand | $32 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $163 thousand | $943 thousand |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $147 thousand | $9 million |
| 45 · Cork | $63 thousand | $255 thousand |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $58 thousand | $16 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $55 thousand | $28 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $38 thousand | $72 million |
| 80 · Tin | $35 thousand | $2 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $27 thousand | $14 million |
| 65 · Hats | $27 thousand | $6 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $27 thousand | $3 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $26 thousand | $458 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $18 thousand | $4 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $13 thousand | $432 thousand |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $12 thousand | $11 million |
| 51 · Wool | $6 thousand | $517 thousand |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $5 thousand | $17 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $2 thousand | $1 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $2 thousand | $109 thousand |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $1 thousand | $1 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $756 | $1 million |
| 50 · Silk | $358 | $382 thousand |
Trading partners
China is its main destination (44.4% of exports) and source (23.4% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 30.9 | 44.4% | Sea |
| South Korea | 5.7 | 8.1% | Sea |
| India | 4.5 | 6.5% | Sea |
| Saudi Arabia | 3.6 | 5.2% | Sea |
| South Africa | 3 | 4.3% | Sea |
| Japan | 2.5 | 3.7% | Sea |
| Taiwan | 2.3 | 3.3% | Sea |
| Indonesia | 1.3 | 1.9% | Sea |
| United States | 1.3 | 1.9% | Sea |
| Pakistan | 1.2 | 1.7% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5.7 | 23.4% | Sea |
| India | 4 | 16.1% | Sea |
| United States | 1.7 | 6.8% | Sea |
| Japan | 1.3 | 5.4% | Sea |
| Saudi Arabia | 1.3 | 5.4% | Land |
| Brazil | 1.2 | 4.9% | Sea |
| Germany | 0.9 | 3.7% | Sea |
| South Korea | 0.63 | 2.5% | Sea |
| United Kingdom | 0.56 | 2.3% | Air |
| Australia | 0.51 | 2.1% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Oman accounted for 0.31% of world exports, compared with 0.12% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 11.4-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 69.7
- Imports 24.6
- Balance +45
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $6.1 billion | $5.9 billion | $209 million |
| 1996 | $7.6 billion | $5.9 billion | $1.6 billion |
| 1997 | $8.1 billion | $6.3 billion | $1.8 billion |
| 1998 | $6 billion | $7.2 billion | -$1.2 billion |
| 1999 | $6.8 billion | $6 billion | $832 million |
| 2000 | $10.7 billion | $4.6 billion | $6.1 billion |
| 2001 | $11.2 billion | $6.5 billion | $4.7 billion |
| 2002 | $10.9 billion | $8.2 billion | $2.7 billion |
| 2003 | $10.9 billion | $8.2 billion | $2.6 billion |
| 2004 | $13.1 billion | $9.1 billion | $4 billion |
| 2005 | $17.4 billion | $9.5 billion | $7.8 billion |
| 2006 | $22.9 billion | $12.1 billion | $10.8 billion |
| 2007 | $23.1 billion | $17.3 billion | $5.8 billion |
| 2008 | $34.2 billion | $25.1 billion | $9.2 billion |
| 2009 | $25.4 billion | $19 billion | $6.4 billion |
| 2010 | $33.1 billion | $21.6 billion | $11.5 billion |
| 2011 | $45.2 billion | $25 billion | $20.2 billion |
| 2012 | $51.4 billion | $28.8 billion | $22.6 billion |
| 2013 | $55.8 billion | $36.2 billion | $19.6 billion |
| 2014 | $51.9 billion | $31.4 billion | $20.6 billion |
| 2015 | $37.3 billion | $32.5 billion | $4.8 billion |
| 2016 | $31.2 billion | $26.7 billion | $4.5 billion |
| 2017 | $34.4 billion | $31.6 billion | $2.8 billion |
| 2018 | $47.2 billion | $30.1 billion | $17.1 billion |
| 2019 | $46.1 billion | $26.5 billion | $19.6 billion |
| 2020 | $40.7 billion | $29.9 billion | $10.8 billion |
| 2021 | $64.7 billion | $33.3 billion | $31.5 billion |
| 2022 | $90.2 billion | $40.3 billion | $49.8 billion |
| 2023 | $75.8 billion | $40.3 billion | $35.5 billion |
| 2024 | $69.7 billion | $24.6 billion | $45 billion |
World rank
Oman rose from 59th to 49th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 59th in 1995
- 49th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 59th |
| 1996 | 58th |
| 1997 | 57th |
| 1998 | 64th |
| 1999 | 63rd |
| 2000 | 59th |
| 2001 | 58th |
| 2002 | 59th |
| 2003 | 62nd |
| 2004 | 65th |
| 2005 | 62nd |
| 2006 | 60th |
| 2007 | 64th |
| 2008 | 60th |
| 2009 | 61st |
| 2010 | 60th |
| 2011 | 58th |
| 2012 | 59th |
| 2013 | 57th |
| 2014 | 57th |
| 2015 | 58th |
| 2016 | 58th |
| 2017 | 59th |
| 2018 | 54th |
| 2019 | 54th |
| 2020 | 54th |
| 2021 | 50th |
| 2022 | 48th |
| 2023 | 49th |
| 2024 | 49th |
What it sells
Its top export group is still oil, gas and coal: 74% in 2024
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 5%
- Salt, stone and cement 1%
- Aluminum 2%
- Plastics 2%
- Ores and slag 3%
- Organic chemicals 4%
- Fertilizers 4%
- Iron and steel 4%
- Oil, gas and coal 74%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil, gas and coal | 73.7% | 74.5% |
| Iron and steel | 0.18% | 4.4% |
| Fertilizers | 0.08% | 4.1% |
| Organic chemicals | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Ores and slag | 0.22% | 2.8% |
| Plastics | 0.19% | 2.5% |
| Aluminum | 0.56% | 1.6% |
| Salt, stone and cement | 0.11% | 0.91% |
| Other | 24.6% | 5.5% |
Who it trades with
China went from 4% to 39% of Oman's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- China 39%
- India 9%
- South Korea 7%
- Saudi Arabia 5%
- Japan 4%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| China | 4.4% | 38.9% |
| India | 1.8% | 9% |
| South Korea | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Japan | 23.1% | 4.1% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- Rub al Khali basin (conventional onshore)
- Rub al Khali basin (tight gas)
- Sohar power plant
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.