Diesel buses imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Oman imported diesel buses worth $48.5 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $48.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $52.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $39.2M | 3.5K t |
Where Oman imports diesel buses from
Most of the value came from Japan (49%), China (33%), Kuwait (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $23.6M | 49% |
| China | $15.8M | 33% |
| Kuwait | $3.7M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 6.4% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Bahrain | $560K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $328K | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $40K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.23 per kg, close to the world average of $10.74.
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 diesel buses imports (HS 8702.10): 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 8702.10: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel buses imported by Oman?
Oman imported diesel buses worth $48.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel buses to Oman?
Japan was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($23.6 million), followed by China (33%) and Kuwait (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.23 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel buses to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.2 million in 2017 to $48.5 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $52.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel buses?
The HS code for diesel buses is subheading 8702.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
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