Communication apparatus (other) imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Oman imported $7.4 million of communication apparatus (other) in 2024 (31 tonnes). That is 202% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.6 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 | $7.4M | 31 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 74 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 77 t |
Where Oman imports communication apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), Norway (31%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 34% |
| Norway | $2.3M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $803K | 11% |
| France | $299K | 4% |
| Germany | $290K | 3.9% |
| China | $220K | 3% |
| South Korea | $200K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $199K | 2.7% |
| United States | $172K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $117K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $239.73 per kg, 110% above the world average of $114.21. 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.
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The shipment records behind Oman communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Oman?
Oman imported communication apparatus (other) worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 202% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Oman?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Norway (31%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $239.73 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2020 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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