Specialized machinery (other types) imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Oman imported $156.6 million of specialized machinery (other types) in 2024 (37.3 thousand tonnes). That is 159% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $156.6M | 37.3K t |
| 2023 | $60.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $56.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $63.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $95.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $89.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $71.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $79.4M | 2.9K t |
Where Oman imports specialized machinery (other types) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.0M | 50% |
| Germany | $23.3M | 15% |
| Singapore | $10.8M | 6.9% |
| United States | $7.9M | 5% |
| India | $5.3M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $4.1M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $3.7M | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $3.1M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 76% below the world average of $17.28, 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.
Specialized machinery (other types) exports from Oman
Exports of specialized machinery (other types) by Oman reached $270 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (36%), India (19%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $96K | 36% |
| India | $51K | 19% |
| United States | $25K | 9.3% |
| Lithuania | $21K | 7.9% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 7.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $15K | 5.5% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $11K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $6K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by Oman?
Oman imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $156.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 159% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to Oman?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($79.0 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $17.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery (other types) to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.4 million in 2017 to $156.6 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $84.0 million a year.
Does Oman also export specialized machinery (other types)?
Yes. Oman exported $270 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, India and the United States. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $156.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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