🇴🇲 Oman exports of waste paper: 2024 trade data
Exports of waste paper by Oman reached $2.3 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 35.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 67.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 85.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 91.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 81.0K t |
Where Oman exports waste paper to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.3M | 59% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $927K | 41% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4707
| 4707.90 | Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap | 47% |
| 4707.20 | Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass | 41% |
| 4707.10 | Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard | 8% |
| 4707.30 | Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter) | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Imports in the other direction
Oman imported $262 thousand of waste paper in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), United Kingdom (41%), South Korea (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $123K | 47% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $108K | 41% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $29K | 11% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $2K | 0.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
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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 4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of waste paper imported by Oman?
$262 thousand in 2024, or 1.7 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import waste paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Africa (47%), United Kingdom (41%), South Korea (11%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.19 per kg.
Does Oman export waste paper?
Yes, worth $2.3 million in 2024, mainly to India, Pakistan, Denmark.
What is the HS code for waste paper?
HS heading 4707. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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