Plastic tableware imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic tableware by Oman reached $18.1 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.6 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 | $18.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $44.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 11.7K t |
Where Oman imports plastic tableware from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.0M | 72% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 16% |
| India | $986K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $365K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $177K | 1% |
| Italy | $123K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $106K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $94K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $75K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $49K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, close to the world average of $4.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic tableware exports from Oman
Oman exported $1.0 million of plastic tableware in 2024 (402 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (47%), Qatar (32%), Bahrain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $495K | 47% |
| Qatar | $336K | 32% |
| Bahrain | $89K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 3.3% |
| Philippines | $10K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.6% |
| Mauritania | $2K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman plastic tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Oman?
Oman imported plastic tableware worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Oman?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic tableware to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $44.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.0 million a year.
Does Oman also export plastic tableware?
Yes. Oman exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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