🇴🇲 Oman imports of printed matter: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Oman imported printed matter worth $2.2 million (159 tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $55.3 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 | $2.2M | 159 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 924 t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 975 t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $55.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 3.0K t |
Where Oman imports printed matter from
The largest suppliers were France (19%), China (19%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+999% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $428K | 19% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $411K | 19% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $386K | 18% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $236K | 11% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $128K | 5.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $112K | 5.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $110K | 5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $91K | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $41K | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $29K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 | 62% |
| 4911.10 | Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | 20% |
| 4911.91 | Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.87 per kg, 88% above the world average of $7.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
Exports of printed matter by Oman reached $359 thousand in 2024 (23 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $297K | 83% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $26K | 7.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7K | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $5K | 1.3% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $5K | 1.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5K | 1.2% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $4K | 1% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $3K | 0.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $3K | 0.9% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1K | 0.4% |
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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Oman?
$2.2 million in 2024, or 159 tonnes.
Where does Oman import printed matter from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (19%), China (19%), United Kingdom (18%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.87 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.38 per kg.
Does Oman export printed matter?
Yes, worth $359 thousand in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United States, Germany.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
HS heading 4911. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 4911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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