Fresh sardines and sprats exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh sardines and sprats by Oman reached $2.6 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 10.7K t |
Where Oman exports fresh sardines and sprats to
Saudi Arabia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 72% |
| Kuwait | $522K | 20% |
| Bahrain | $163K | 6.2% |
| Namibia | $34K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $25K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
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 fresh sardines and sprats exports (HS 0302.43): 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 0302.43: Fish: fresh or chilled, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh sardines and sprats exported by Oman?
Oman exported fresh sardines and sprats worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 76 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh sardines and sprats from Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Kuwait (20%) and Bahrain (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh sardines and sprats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh sardines and sprats from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh sardines and sprats?
The HS code for fresh sardines and sprats is subheading 0302.43. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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