High-density polyethylene exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of high-density polyethylene by Oman reached $313.8 million in 2024 (311.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $409.4 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 | $313.8M | 311.1K t |
| 2023 | $409.4M | 373.0K t |
| 2022 | $310.9M | 262.7K t |
| 2021 | $223.1M | 180.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3.2K t |
Where Oman exports high-density polyethylene to
Most of it went to India (48%), China (15%), Pakistan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+871% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene imports to Oman
Imports of high-density polyethylene by Oman reached $28.1 million in 2024 (27.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (45%), United States (37%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.7M | 45% |
| United States | $10.5M | 37% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 7.8% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 5% |
| Italy | $662K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $310K | 1.1% |
| China | $167K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $77K | 0.3% |
| India | $56K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $31K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman high-density polyethylene exports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene exported by Oman?
Oman exported high-density polyethylene worth $313.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 311.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-density polyethylene from Oman?
India was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($151.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Pakistan (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 871% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high-density polyethylene from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $313.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $409.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.0 million a year.
Does Oman also import high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Oman imported $28.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the United States and Germany. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $285.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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