🇴🇲 Oman imports of coal: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Oman imported coal worth $62.2 million (176.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62.2M | 176.6K t |
| 2023 | $60.7M | 149.0K t |
| 2022 | $70.0M | 197.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 112.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 145.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 139.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 134.4K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 158.2K t |
Where Oman imports coal from
India alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $57.0M | 92% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $2.4M | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $97K | 0.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $44K | 0.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $22K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.19 | Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | 93% |
| 2701.11 | Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 7.3% |
| 2701.20 | Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels: manufactured from coal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 169% above the world average of $0.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
Oman exported $4.1 million of coal in 2024 (49.9 thousand tonnes). China alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.0M | 96% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $158K | 3.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2701: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal imported by Oman?
$62.2 million in 2024, or 176.6 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import coal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (92%), South Africa (4%), Egypt (4%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.13 per kg.
Does Oman export coal?
Yes, worth $4.1 million in 2024, mainly to China, India, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for coal?
HS heading 2701. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 2701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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