Frozen yellowfin tuna exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Oman exported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $6.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.6 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 | $6.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 963 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 198 t |
Where Oman exports frozen yellowfin tuna to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (48%), Japan (23%), Thailand (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, close to the world average of $2.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen yellowfin tuna imports to Oman
Oman imported $470 thousand of frozen yellowfin tuna in 2024 (200 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $463K | 99% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman frozen yellowfin tuna exports (HS 0303.42): 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 0303.42: Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), 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 yellowfin tuna exported by Oman?
Oman exported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 99 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen yellowfin tuna from Oman?
Spain was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen yellowfin tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen yellowfin tuna from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 495%. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Oman also import frozen yellowfin tuna?
Yes. Oman imported $470 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Bahrain and Spain. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna is subheading 0303.42. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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