Hard aged cheese imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Oman imported $8.6 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.6 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 | $8.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 5.6K t |
Where Oman imports hard aged cheese from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (28%), Denmark (12%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 29% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 12% |
| India | $1.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $873K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $655K | 7.6% |
| Cyprus | $518K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $452K | 5.3% |
| France | $396K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $346K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $195K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.74 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
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 hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Oman?
Oman imported hard aged cheese worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Denmark (12%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.74 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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