Soda ash imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Oman imported soda ash worth $9.2 million (28.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.8 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 | $9.2M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 44.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 74.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 58.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 54.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 51.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 38.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 40.7K t |
Where Oman imports soda ash from
The largest suppliers were United States (48%), Bulgaria (18%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.5M | 49% |
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 12% |
| China | $888K | 9.6% |
| India | $474K | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $391K | 4.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $179K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $71K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.26. 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.
Soda ash exports from Oman
Exports of soda ash by Oman reached $2.6 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ukraine accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $2.0M | 75% |
| Turkey | $671K | 26% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman soda ash imports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash imported by Oman?
Oman imported soda ash worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply soda ash to Oman?
The United States was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Bulgaria (18%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soda ash to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Oman also export soda ash?
Yes. Oman exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine and Turkey. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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