Frozen cooked rock lobster exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $5.2 million of frozen cooked rock lobster in 2024 (264 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 148 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 96 t |
| 2019 | $812K | 61 t |
| 2018 | $371K | 37 t |
| 2017 | $70K | 8 t |
Where Oman exports frozen cooked rock lobster to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 69% |
| United States | $800K | 15% |
| Qatar | $570K | 11% |
| Canada | $114K | 2.2% |
| Maldives | $53K | 1% |
| Greece | $53K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.79 per kg, close to the world average of $24.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked rock lobster imports to Oman
Imports of frozen cooked rock lobster by Oman reached $205 thousand in 2024 (13 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $114K | 56% |
| Turkey | $91K | 44% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman frozen cooked rock lobster exports (HS 0306.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0306.11: Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked rock lobster exported by Oman?
Oman exported frozen cooked rock lobster worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked rock lobster from Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Qatar (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked rock lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.79 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $24.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen cooked rock lobster from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $70 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Oman also import frozen cooked rock lobster?
Yes. Oman imported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India and Turkey. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked rock lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked rock lobster is subheading 0306.11. 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 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Oman. Tell us your product to see it live.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.