Steel U-sections exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel u-sections by Oman reached $3.4 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 80% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.8 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 | $3.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 30.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 41.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 34.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 32.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 25.4K t |
Where Oman exports steel u-sections to
Most of it went to Bahrain (27%), Kuwait (24%), Qatar (22%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $906K | 27% |
| Kuwait | $820K | 24% |
| Qatar | $756K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $334K | 9.9% |
| India | $249K | 7.4% |
| China | $242K | 7.2% |
| Singapore | $38K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.3% |
| Brunei | $4K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel U-sections imports to Oman
In 2024, Oman imported steel u-sections worth $2.8 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 60% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 40% |
| India | $13K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman steel u-sections exports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections exported by Oman?
Oman exported steel u-sections worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel u-sections from Oman?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($906 thousand), followed by Kuwait (24%) and Qatar (22%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of steel u-sections from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2021 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does Oman also import steel u-sections?
Yes. Oman imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and India. That compares with exports of $3.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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