Stainless steel scrap exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Oman exported stainless steel scrap worth $4.0 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 923 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 981 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 948 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 6.0K t |
Where Oman exports stainless steel scrap to
India alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 63% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 37% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman stainless steel scrap exports (HS 7204.21): 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 7204.21: Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel scrap exported by Oman?
Oman exported stainless steel scrap worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless steel scrap from Oman?
India was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Thailand (37%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of stainless steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless steel scrap from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 292%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel scrap?
The HS code for stainless steel scrap is subheading 7204.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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