Corn starch imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn starch by Oman reached $3.3 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.1 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 | $3.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 5.5K t |
Where Oman imports corn starch from
Pakistan alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.2M | 68% |
| India | $516K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $248K | 7.6% |
| Malta | $187K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1% |
| Brazil | $22K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
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The shipment records behind Oman corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Oman?
Oman imported corn starch worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Oman?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (16%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn starch to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2020 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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