Frozen bigeye tuna exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $2.2 million of frozen bigeye tuna in 2024 (631 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 631 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 851 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 183 t |
| 2021 | $286K | 41 t |
| 2020 | $550K | 118 t |
| 2019 | $461K | 66 t |
| 2018 | $777K | 107 t |
| 2017 | $362K | 39 t |
Where Oman exports frozen bigeye tuna to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.7M | 78% |
| Morocco | $239K | 11% |
| Turkey | $120K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $115K | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, close to the world average of $3.29.
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 frozen bigeye tuna exports (HS 0303.44): 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 0303.44: Fish: frozen, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen bigeye tuna exported by Oman?
Oman exported frozen bigeye tuna worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 631 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 62 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen bigeye tuna from Oman?
Japan was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Morocco (11%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen bigeye tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen bigeye tuna from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $362 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 497%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $951 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for frozen bigeye tuna?
The HS code for frozen bigeye tuna is subheading 0303.44. 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 0303 page.
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