Medical syringes imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical syringes by Oman reached $2.3 million in 2024 (434 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.4 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 | $2.3M | 434 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 552 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 818 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 510 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 507 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 404 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 319 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 281 t |
Where Oman imports medical syringes from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 59% |
| Belgium | $156K | 6.6% |
| India | $156K | 6.6% |
| United States | $149K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $126K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 5.1% |
| Denmark | $105K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $32K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 74% below the world average of $20.69, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Oman medical syringes imports (HS 9018.31): 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 9018.31: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles.
Common questions
What is the value of medical syringes imported by Oman?
Oman imported medical syringes worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 434 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical syringes to Oman?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Belgium (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical syringes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $20.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical syringes to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
The HS code for medical syringes is subheading 9018.31. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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