Infant formula imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Oman imported infant formula worth $13.6 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $57.1 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 | $13.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $51.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $52.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $57.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $54.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $47.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $40.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $40.2M | 3.6K t |
Where Oman imports infant formula from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $7.4M | 55% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 7.5% |
| Singapore | $810K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $654K | 4.8% |
| France | $538K | 4% |
| Spain | $212K | 1.6% |
| United States | $78K | 0.6% |
| India | $55K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.37 per kg, close to the world average of $8.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Oman?
Oman imported infant formula worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Oman?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Switzerland (12%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.37 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of infant formula to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.2 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2021 at $57.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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