🇴🇲 Oman imports of fatty acid: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Oman imported fatty acid worth $2.6 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 782 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 859 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 679 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Oman imports fatty acid from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.6M | 62% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $513K | 20% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $362K | 14% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $108K | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $7K | 0.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids) | 59% |
| 3823.11 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid | 35% |
| 3823.13 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: tall oil fatty acids | 3.2% |
| 3823.12 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: oleic acid | 2.5% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.24. 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.
Exports in the other direction
In 2024, Oman exported fatty acid worth $1.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). India alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $990K | 76% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $316K | 24% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by Oman?
$2.6 million in 2024, or 1.6 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import fatty acid from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (62%), Malaysia (20%), Indonesia (14%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.24 per kg.
Does Oman export fatty acid?
Yes, worth $1.3 million in 2024, mainly to India, Chile.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
HS heading 3823. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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