🇴🇲 Oman imports of plastic waste: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Oman imported plastic waste worth $2.4 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 6.9K t |
Where Oman imports plastic waste from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Indonesia (17%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 49% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $407K | 17% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $342K | 15% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $304K | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $60K | 2.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $40K | 1.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $38K | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $24K | 1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3915
| 3915.90 | Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap | 84% |
| 3915.10 | Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 15% |
| 3915.20 | Styrene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, close to the world average of $0.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
In 2024, Oman exported plastic waste worth $612 thousand (810 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (29%), Taiwan (19%), United States (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $178K | 29% |
| Taiwan | $119K | 19% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $114K | 19% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $71K | 12% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $60K | 9.7% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $49K | 8% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $22K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste imported by Oman?
$2.4 million in 2024, or 6.9 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import plastic waste from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (49%), Indonesia (17%), Italy (14%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.42 per kg.
Does Oman export plastic waste?
Yes, worth $612 thousand in 2024, mainly to United Kingdom, Taiwan, United States.
What is the HS code for plastic waste?
HS heading 3915. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 3915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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