Mobile phones imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile phones by Oman reached $99.3 million in 2024 (184 tonnes). That is 83% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $594.5 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 | $99.3M | 184 t |
| 2023 | $587.8M | 639 t |
| 2022 | $461.7M | 571 t |
| 2021 | $518.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $594.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $388.4M | 918 t |
| 2018 | $541.3M | 913 t |
| 2017 | $299.9M | 616 t |
Where Oman imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.8M | 53% |
| Hong Kong | $44.4M | 45% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $283K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $182K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $150K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0% |
| India | $19K | 0% |
| United States | $17K | 0% |
| Italy | $14K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $539.91 per kg, 68% above the world average of $321.06. 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.
Mobile phones exports from Oman
In 2024, Oman exported mobile phones worth $305 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Estonia grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $237K | 78% |
| Estonia | $24K | 8% |
| Hungary | $18K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $5K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Oman?
Oman imported mobile phones worth $99.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Oman?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($52.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (45%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 936% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $539.91 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $321.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile phones to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $299.9 million in 2017 to $99.3 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2020 at $594.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $436.4 million a year.
Does Oman also export mobile phones?
Yes. Oman exported $305 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Estonia and Hungary. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $99.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. 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 8517 page.
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