🇴🇲 Oman imports of solvent-based paint: 2024 trade data
Oman imported $13.3 million of solvent-based paint in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $47.7 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 | $13.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.3M | 23.4K t |
| 2017 | $47.7M | 30.2K t |
Where Oman imports solvent-based paint from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Belgium (13%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+545% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.4M | 26% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.7M | 13% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.6M | 12% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 9.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $813K | 6.1% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $807K | 6.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $565K | 4.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $404K | 3% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $327K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Paints and varnishes: based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 62% |
| 3208.20 | Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 32% |
| 3208.10 | Paints and varnishes: based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.94 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.76, 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.
Exports in the other direction
Exports of solvent-based paint by Oman reached $12.7 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $12.0M | 94% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $242K | 1.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $164K | 1.3% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $122K | 1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $66K | 0.5% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $53K | 0.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $25K | 0.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $15K | 0.1% |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $9K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $8K | 0.1% |
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 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Oman?
$13.3 million in 2024, or 3.4 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import solvent-based paint from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (26%), Belgium (13%), Egypt (12%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.76 per kg.
Does Oman export solvent-based paint?
Yes, worth $12.7 million in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
HS heading 3208. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 3208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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