Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Oman reached $3.9 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $3.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 977 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Oman imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
India alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.2M | 83% |
| Saudi Arabia | $241K | 6.2% |
| China | $194K | 5% |
| France | $97K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $21K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Oman
Exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Oman reached $1.8 million in 2024 (962 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (40%), Qatar (29%), United Kingdom (28%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $729K | 40% |
| Qatar | $519K | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $508K | 28% |
| Kuwait | $36K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0.6% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Oman?
Oman imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Oman?
India was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Oman also export polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Oman exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Qatar and the United Kingdom. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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