Frozen skipjack tuna exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $4.1 million of frozen skipjack tuna in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 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 | $4.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $10K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $309K | 271 t |
| 2019 | $78K | 70 t |
| 2018 | $122K | 108 t |
| 2017 | $407K | 108 t |
Where Oman exports frozen skipjack tuna to
Turkey alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.1M | 52% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 26% |
| Tunisia | $438K | 11% |
| Portugal | $292K | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $141K | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $29K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $14K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.48. 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.
Frozen skipjack tuna imports to Oman
Imports of frozen skipjack tuna by Oman reached $631 thousand in 2024 (411 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $515K | 82% |
| India | $116K | 18% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman frozen skipjack tuna exports (HS 0303.43): 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 0303.43: Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, 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 skipjack tuna exported by Oman?
Oman exported frozen skipjack tuna worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 73 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen skipjack tuna from Oman?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Morocco (26%) and Tunisia (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen skipjack tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen skipjack tuna from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $407 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 917%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Oman also import frozen skipjack tuna?
Yes. Oman imported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain and India. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen skipjack tuna?
The HS code for frozen skipjack tuna is subheading 0303.43. 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 0303 page.
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