Navigation equipment imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Oman imported navigation equipment worth $2.6 million (9 tonnes). That is 78% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.6 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 | $2.6M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 5 t |
| 2022 | $937K | 22 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 5 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2 t |
Where Oman imports navigation equipment from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (43%), United States (35%), Norway (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 43% |
| United States | $891K | 35% |
| Norway | $195K | 7.6% |
| Japan | $99K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $82K | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $44K | 1.7% |
| Iceland | $32K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.8% |
| China | $20K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $286.39 per kg, 28% above the world average of $224.48. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman navigation equipment imports (HS 9014.80): 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 9014.80: Navigational instruments and appliances: for navigation other than aeronautical or space navigation (excluding direction finding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of navigation equipment imported by Oman?
Oman imported navigation equipment worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation equipment to Oman?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United States (35%) and Norway (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $286.39 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $224.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of navigation equipment to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation equipment?
The HS code for navigation equipment is subheading 9014.80. 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 9014 page.
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