Bitumen exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $145.8 million of bitumen in 2024 (343.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145.8M | 343.0K t |
| 2023 | $96.3M | 210.4K t |
| 2022 | $170.9M | 416.2K t |
| 2021 | $106.7M | 266.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 53.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 93.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $944K | 2.2K t |
Where Oman exports bitumen to
China alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $90.5M | 62% |
| India | $31.8M | 22% |
| Qatar | $13.5M | 9.3% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| Malawi | $795K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $294K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman bitumen exports (HS 2713.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen exported by Oman?
Oman exported bitumen worth $145.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 343.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy bitumen from Oman?
China was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($90.5 million), followed by India (22%) and Qatar (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average export price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bitumen from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $944 thousand in 2017 to $145.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $170.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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