General lubricant imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of general lubricant by Oman reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.4 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 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Oman imports general lubricant from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (36%), India (21%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+508% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 36% |
| India | $782K | 21% |
| Canada | $365K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $220K | 5.8% |
| United States | $211K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $153K | 4% |
| China | $139K | 3.7% |
| France | $124K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $103K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $76K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.90, 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 general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Oman?
Oman imported general lubricant worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Oman?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (21%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of general lubricant to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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