🇴🇲 Oman imports of steel storage tanks: 2024 trade data
Imports of steel storage tanks by Oman reached $21.9 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 120% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $52.0 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 | $21.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $52.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 8.0K t |
Where Oman imports steel storage tanks from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $14.3M | 65% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.7M | 17% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 11% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $763K | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $187K | 0.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $158K | 0.7% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $125K | 0.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $105K | 0.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $34K | 0.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $33K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.83, 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
In 2024, Oman exported steel storage tanks worth $16.3 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lithuania (39%), Qatar (33%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $6.4M | 39% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $5.3M | 33% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $800K | 4.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $728K | 4.5% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $605K | 3.7% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $37K | 0.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel storage tanks imported by Oman?
$21.9 million in 2024, or 6.9 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import steel storage tanks from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (65%), India (17%), Saudi Arabia (11%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.83 per kg.
Does Oman export steel storage tanks?
Yes, worth $16.3 million in 2024, mainly to Lithuania, Qatar, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for steel storage tanks?
HS heading 7309. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 7309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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