Telephone and communication parts imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Oman imported telephone and communication parts worth $13.5 million (232 tonnes). Value fell 84% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $107.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.5M | 232 t |
| 2023 | $84.7M | 757 t |
| 2022 | $91.2M | 683 t |
| 2021 | $58.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $107.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.5M | 600 t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 727 t |
| 2017 | $64.1M | 685 t |
Where Oman imports telephone and communication parts from
Most of the value came from China (41%), United States (18%), Sweden (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+642% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 41% |
| United States | $2.5M | 18% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $532K | 3.9% |
| France | $280K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $211K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $207K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $175K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.15 per kg, 54% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Oman
In 2024, Oman exported telephone and communication parts worth $4.2 million (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+760% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $3.9M | 92% |
| Hungary | $288K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Oman?
Oman imported telephone and communication parts worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 232 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Oman?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Sweden (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.15 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.1 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2020 at $107.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.9 million a year.
Does Oman also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Oman exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Hungary and the Netherlands. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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