🇴🇲 Oman imports of steel shapes: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Oman imported steel shapes worth $26.4 million (39.6 thousand tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $62.8 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 | $26.4M | 39.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.8M | 60.5K t |
| 2022 | $42.9M | 34.0K t |
| 2021 | $40.1M | 46.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 61.1K t |
| 2019 | $48.6M | 55.8K t |
| 2018 | $58.1M | 70.1K t |
| 2017 | $49.8M | 81.2K t |
Where Oman imports steel shapes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $15.0M | 57% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.2M | 20% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 12% |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $148K | 0.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $79K | 0.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $23K | 0.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $23K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $15K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.33 | Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 27% |
| 7216.32 | Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 13% |
| 7216.21 | Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm | 11% |
| 7216.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded | 11% |
| 7216.31 | Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 11% |
| 7216.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm | 11% |
| 7216.91 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, cold-formed or cold-finished, from flat-rolled products | 8.5% |
| 7216.40 | Iron or non-alloy steel: L or T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.87, 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
Oman exported $10.9 million of steel shapes in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (30%), Bahrain (28%), Saudi Arabia (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $3.3M | 30% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $3.1M | 28% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 14% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $1.4M | 13% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $373K | 3.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $362K | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $274K | 2.5% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $226K | 2.1% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $208K | 1.9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $67K | 0.6% |
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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Oman?
$26.4 million in 2024, or 39.6 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import steel shapes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (57%), India (20%), Saudi Arabia (12%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.87 per kg.
Does Oman export steel shapes?
Yes, worth $10.9 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
HS heading 7216. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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