Steel prop and scaffolding exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $9.8 million of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.5 million.
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 | $9.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 18.5K t |
Where Oman exports steel prop and scaffolding to
Saudi Arabia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.8M | 59% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 15% |
| Qatar | $361K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $88K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $38K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.05, 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.
Steel prop and scaffolding imports to Oman
Oman imported $6.5 million of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (37%), China (32%), Egypt (23%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 37% |
| China | $2.0M | 32% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $385K | 6% |
| Austria | $44K | 0.7% |
| United States | $41K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman steel prop and scaffolding exports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding exported by Oman?
Oman exported steel prop and scaffolding worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel prop and scaffolding from Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Singapore (21%) and Indonesia (15%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel prop and scaffolding from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does Oman also import steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Oman imported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Egypt. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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