🇴🇲 Oman imports of steel drums: 2024 trade data
Oman imported $6.2 million of steel drums in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.7 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 | $6.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 12.2K t |
Where Oman imports steel drums from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 51% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.3M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 17% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $177K | 2.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $146K | 2.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $117K | 1.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $75K | 1.2% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $61K | 1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $45K | 0.7% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $31K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or… | 62% |
| 7310.29 | Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no.… | 28% |
| 7310.10 | Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not… | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
In 2024, Oman exported steel drums worth $1.0 million (345 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (45%), Netherlands (20%), Kuwait (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $463K | 45% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $205K | 20% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $188K | 18% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $131K | 13% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $18K | 1.7% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $9K | 0.9% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | $7K | 0.7% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $2K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1K | 0.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $0K | 0% |
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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Oman?
$6.2 million in 2024, or 1.8 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import steel drums from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (51%), India (20%), China (17%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.78 per kg.
Does Oman export steel drums?
Yes, worth $1.0 million in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Netherlands, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
HS heading 7310. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 7310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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