Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission and switching apparatus by Oman reached $96.9 million in 2024 (943 tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $179.2 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 | $96.9M | 943 t |
| 2023 | $177.9M | 505 t |
| 2022 | $179.2M | 516 t |
| 2021 | $178.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $155.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $101.3M | 477 t |
| 2018 | $92.8M | 984 t |
| 2017 | $83.7M | 625 t |
Where Oman imports transmission and switching apparatus from
Most of the value came from China (29%), France (19%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.0M | 29% |
| France | $18.8M | 19% |
| United States | $9.2M | 9.5% |
| Hong Kong | $8.1M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 7.2% |
| Sweden | $4.5M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $102.67 per kg, 53% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Oman
In 2024, Oman exported transmission and switching apparatus worth $7.6 million (16 tonnes). Hungary alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $3.9M | 51% |
| India | $3.1M | 41% |
| Netherlands | $250K | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $82K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $69K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $40K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.2% |
| United States | $17K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Oman?
Oman imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $96.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 943 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Oman?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($28.0 million), followed by France (19%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $102.67 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.7 million in 2017 to $96.9 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $179.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $133.2 million a year.
Does Oman also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Oman exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, India and the Netherlands. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $89.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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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