Optical fibre cables imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibre cables by Oman reached $3.5 million in 2024 (390 tonnes). That is 203% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.0 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 | $3.5M | 390 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 174 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 533 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 740 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 135 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 269 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 241 t |
Where Oman imports optical fibre cables from
India alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 81% |
| United States | $318K | 9.1% |
| China | $140K | 4% |
| Germany | $102K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $78K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.92 per kg, 79% below the world average of $42.33, 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.
Optical fibre cables exports from Oman
Exports of optical fibre cables by Oman reached $1.5 million in 2024 (256 tonnes). India alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 87% |
| Egypt | $130K | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 1.3% |
| United States | $15K | 1% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman optical fibre cables imports (HS 9001.10): 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 9001.10: Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibre cables imported by Oman?
Oman imported optical fibre cables worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 203% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibre cables to Oman?
India was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (9%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 969% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibre cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.92 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $42.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fibre cables to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Oman also export optical fibre cables?
Yes. Oman exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibre cables?
The HS code for optical fibre cables is subheading 9001.10. 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 9001 page.
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