Processed cheese imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Oman imported $82.7 million of processed cheese in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $114.4 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 | $82.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $114.4M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $113.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $72.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $45.6M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $45.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $48.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 12.3K t |
Where Oman imports processed cheese from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $41.4M | 50% |
| Bahrain | $36.1M | 44% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Austria | $780K | 0.9% |
| France | $669K | 0.8% |
| India | $215K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $193K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $190K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $99K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Oman processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Oman?
Oman imported processed cheese worth $82.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($41.4 million), followed by Bahrain (44%) and Poland (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of processed cheese to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.5 million in 2017 to $82.7 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $114.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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