Zinc-coated steel wire exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Oman exported zinc-coated steel wire worth $5.2 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 82% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.8 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 | $5.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 24.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 26.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $549K | 707 t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 14.2K t |
Where Oman exports zinc-coated steel wire to
One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $2.8M | 54% |
| United States | $413K | 8% |
| Egypt | $361K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $335K | 6.5% |
| Bahrain | $318K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $271K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $210K | 4.1% |
| India | $112K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $94K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $76K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel wire imports to Oman
Oman imported $4.7 million of zinc-coated steel wire in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 94% |
| Turkey | $234K | 5% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.5% |
| India | $20K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman zinc-coated steel wire exports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire exported by Oman?
Oman exported zinc-coated steel wire worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc-coated steel wire from Oman?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc-coated steel wire from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $33.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does Oman also import zinc-coated steel wire?
Yes. Oman imported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Germany. That compares with exports of $5.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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