Front-end loaders imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of front-end loaders by Oman reached $28.7 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.7 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 | $28.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $42.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $34.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $33.1M | 6.0K t |
Where Oman imports front-end loaders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 58% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 11% |
| Finland | $2.9M | 10% |
| India | $2.0M | 6.8% |
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $840K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $677K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $558K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $188K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $154K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.75 per kg, 44% below the world average of $6.70, 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.
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The shipment records behind Oman front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Oman?
Oman imported front-end loaders worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Oman?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Finland (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.1 million in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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