Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Oman imported $28.7 million of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $41.7 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 | $28.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $34.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 11.0K t |
Where Oman imports lead-acid starter batteries from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), China (22%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.9M | 31% |
| China | $6.3M | 22% |
| Malaysia | $4.6M | 16% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $963K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $720K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $602K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $344K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $204K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Oman
In 2024, Oman exported lead-acid starter batteries worth $6.7 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 73% |
| Bahrain | $1.0M | 16% |
| Qatar | $483K | 7.3% |
| Lebanon | $152K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $106K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $2K | 0% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Oman?
Oman imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Oman?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by China (22%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
Does Oman also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Oman exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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