🇴🇲 Oman imports of light cotton fabric: 2024 trade data
Imports of light cotton fabric by Oman reached $6.1 million in 2024 (276 tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.1M | 276 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 386 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 282 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 969 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 980 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Oman imports light cotton fabric from
The largest suppliers were India (49%), United Kingdom (38%), China (5%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+760% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.0M | 49% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.3M | 38% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $313K | 5.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $263K | 4.3% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $206K | 3.4% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $16K | 0.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $6K | 0.1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 27% |
| 5208.29 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 15% |
| 5208.51 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 13% |
| 5208.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 6.5% |
| 5208.22 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 6% |
| 5208.31 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 4.9% |
| 5208.59 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 4.8% |
| 5208.21 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.00 per kg, 134% above the world average of $9.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Oman?
$6.1 million in 2024, or 276 tonnes.
Where does Oman import light cotton fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (49%), United Kingdom (38%), China (5%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.00 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.39 per kg.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
HS heading 5208. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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