Industry Insights

OMAN's TRADE POTENTIAL

The Sultanate of Oman is geared towards achieving Vision 2040, an ambitious plan which will transform the nation and enable economic diversification.

Aligned with the goals of Vision 2040, specifically ‘Creating Wealth through Economic Diversification and Private Sector Partnership’, Credit Oman, as the leading credit insurer in Oman, is empowering the private sector to grow beyond borders. Economic diversification entails the shift from an oil-based economy, to one that is driven by the private sector and SMEs, for national prosperity.

TRADE FIGURES - OMAN

53

Global Rank,
Total Exports

67

Global Rank,
Total Imports

OMR 7.5 B

Value of Total
Non-oil Exports

OMR 14.9 B

Value of
Total Imports

Top Products – Exports

  • Mineral Products
  • Base Metals
  • Products of Chemicals
  • Plastics & Rubber
  • Live Animals & Animal Products

Top non-oil export markets (2022)

  • UAE
  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • United States
  • India
  • Qatar

* Data based on latest figures. Sources: NCSI, ITC & OEC

OMAN's UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

Oman has an untapped export potential of over 5 Billion OMR (13 Billion USD), with the key markets for exports being the United Arab Emirates, China, India and the United States. Credit Oman’s trade credit insurance products can support companies registered in Oman to bridge this gap and realize Oman’s full export potential.

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