Antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Oman imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $12.8 million (427 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $26.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.8M | 427 t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 227 t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 333 t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 404 t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 410 t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 480 t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 461 t |
Where Oman imports antibiotic medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (19%), Switzerland (18%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.5M | 19% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 18% |
| India | $2.2M | 18% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 15% |
| Canada | $896K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $791K | 6.2% |
| China | $718K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $319K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $279K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $158K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.07 per kg, 50% below the world average of $60.15, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Antibiotic medicines (packaged) exports from Oman
Oman exported $732 thousand of antibiotic medicines (packaged) in 2024 (20 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $510K | 70% |
| Bahrain | $221K | 30% |
| Estonia | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3004.20: Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic medicines (packaged) imported by Oman?
Oman imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Oman?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Switzerland (18%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.07 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $60.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
Does Oman also export antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Oman exported $732 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Bahrain and Estonia. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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