🇴🇲 Oman imports of printed books: 2024 trade data
Imports of printed books by Oman reached $6.8 million in 2024 (702 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.0 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 | $6.8M | 702 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 653 t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 757 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Oman imports printed books from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (43%), India (34%), Greece (4%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.9M | 43% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 34% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $298K | 4.4% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $280K | 4.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $196K | 2.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $89K | 1.3% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $77K | 1.1% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $76K | 1.1% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $76K | 1.1% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $69K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 60% |
| 4901.10 | Printed matter: in single sheets, whether or not folded | 36% |
| 4901.91 | Printed matter: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.68 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
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 printed books worth $894 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $673K | 75% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $59K | 6.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $42K | 4.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $28K | 3.2% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $26K | 2.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $16K | 1.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $9K | 1% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $6K | 0.6% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $5K | 0.6% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
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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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Oman?
$6.8 million in 2024, or 702 tonnes.
Where does Oman import printed books from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United Kingdom (43%), India (34%), Greece (4%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.68 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.39 per kg.
Does Oman export printed books?
Yes, worth $894 thousand in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for printed books?
HS heading 4901. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 4901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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