Dates imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Oman imported dates worth $14.7 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $29.8 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 | $14.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 23.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 11.0K t |
Where Oman imports dates from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $14.6M | 99% |
| United States | $53K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $36K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $14K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dates exports from Oman
Exports of dates by Oman reached $5.6 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). India alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.9M | 88% |
| Tanzania | $172K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $164K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $73K | 1.3% |
| United States | $69K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $60K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $31K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $27K | 0.5% |
| New Zealand | $24K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by Oman?
Oman imported dates worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by the United States (0%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dates to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does Oman also export dates?
Yes. Oman exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Tanzania and Qatar. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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