Electric water heaters imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Oman imported $11.2 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.5 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 | $11.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 3.3K t |
Where Oman imports electric water heaters from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 69% |
| Egypt | $887K | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $814K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $641K | 5.7% |
| United States | $547K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $206K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $162K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.4% |
| India | $37K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 63% below the world average of $7.63, 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.
Electric water heaters exports from Oman
Exports of electric water heaters by Oman reached $2.2 million in 2024 (732 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.3M | 59% |
| Kuwait | $632K | 29% |
| Bahrain | $249K | 11% |
| Philippines | $13K | 0.6% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman electric water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by Oman?
Oman imported electric water heaters worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to Oman?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $7.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric water heaters to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Oman also export electric water heaters?
Yes. Oman exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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 8516 page.
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