Liquefied natural gas exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $7.28 billion of liquefied natural gas in 2024 (11.46 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 82 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.39 billion.
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 | $7.28B | 11.46M t |
| 2023 | $8.75B | 10.47M t |
| 2022 | $11.39B | 10.54M t |
| 2021 | $5.48B | 9.98M t |
| 2020 | $3.68B | 9.30M t |
| 2019 | $4.93B | 9.29M t |
| 2018 | $4.99B | 9.46M t |
| 2017 | $3.47B | 7.88M t |
Where Oman exports liquefied natural gas to
The largest buyer markets were South Korea (48%), Japan (26%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.47B | 48% |
| Japan | $1.92B | 26% |
| India | $800.8M | 11% |
| China | $652.9M | 9% |
| Thailand | $261.9M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $179.9M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquefied natural gas imports to Oman
Imports of liquefied natural gas by Oman reached $350 thousand in 2024 (701 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $350K | 100% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman liquefied natural gas exports (HS 2711.11): 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 2711.11: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.
Common questions
What is the value of liquefied natural gas exported by Oman?
Oman exported liquefied natural gas worth $7.28 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.46 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 82 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquefied natural gas from Oman?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($3.47 billion), followed by Japan (26%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquefied natural gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of liquefied natural gas from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.47 billion in 2017 to $7.28 billion in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2022 at $11.39 billion. Over 8 years the average was $6.25 billion a year.
Does Oman also import liquefied natural gas?
Yes. Oman imported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia and the Netherlands. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.28 billion a year.
What is the HS code for liquefied natural gas?
The HS code for liquefied natural gas is subheading 2711.11. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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