Exports to Oman have increased significantly in recent years. Oman is a country with good access to open waters and is very suitable for trade and exports. Iran, as one of the neighboring countries and with good port facilities, is able to export a variety of products to Oman. Given the diversity of natural resources and industrial production in Iran, various products, including agricultural products, minerals and industrial products, are exported to Oman. For example, agricultural products include fruits, vegetables, grains and livestock products that are exported to Oman. In addition, Iran is also strong in the production of industrial products and exports products such as steel, petrochemicals, automobiles, electronics and industrial machinery to Oman.

Exports to Oman
Exports to Oman

Exports to Oman are carried out through various methods. Some Iranian companies and traders cooperate directly with Omani companies and traders and export their products directly to Oman. Some Iranian traders also export their goods to Oman through intermediaries with other countries, such as the United Arab Emirates. But unfortunately, in some cases, Iranian traders and companies face problems in exporting to Oman . Some of the problems include issues related to congestion of transportation routes, trade and financial restrictions, customs issues, and problems related to delivering goods to the final destination. In any case, exporting to Oman is profitable for Iranian traders, and many traders are willing to be present in this market. We hope that the officials and authorities of the two countries will work to solve the problems and facilitate exports to Oman so that trade between the two countries can increase.

Exports to Oman have an important impact on bilateral relations. These exports can help strengthen economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. As two neighboring countries with close geographical locations, Iran and Oman have the potential to establish strong trade relations. Iranian exports to Oman can help increase trade exchanges, create jobs, and increase incomes of the two countries. These exports can also strengthen political and cultural relations between the two countries. However, to be successful in exporting to Oman, Iranian companies and businessmen must be familiar with the challenges and competition in this market and choose appropriate strategies to enter this market.

According to statistics published by Iranian Customs , Iran’s exports to Oman in 1401 increased by 52 percent compared to 1400. Iran’s exports to Oman in 1401 were 3 billion 342 million 697 thousand 849 kilograms in weight and 1.087 billion dollars in value. At the same time, Iran’s imports from Oman in 1401 showed a 29 percent increase compared to 1400. Iran’s imports from Oman in 1401 were 942 million 202 thousand 458 kilograms in weight and 800 million dollars in value. In total, the volume of trade between Iran and Oman in 1401 increased by 41 percent compared to 1400 and was 1.887 billion dollars.

Iran’s largest exports to Oman include petroleum, non-alloy iron and steel ingots, and semi-finished products of non-alloy iron or steel. These goods are considered the top three items of export to Oman. Also, uncompressed coal, transgenic soybeans, and palm oil are other products imported from Oman.

Trade barriers between Iran and Oman include sanctions and monetary and banking barriers that apply to all countries. These barriers pose challenges in expanding Iran’s trade with Oman and other countries. However, it seems that some of the problems between the two countries can be resolved in order to expand trade relations. At the Iran-Oman Trade Conference, the head of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce announced that in the field of trade cooperation and commodity exchanges, there are numerous areas for exporting goods from Iran and Oman, as well as supplying some items needed by the Iranian market through Oman.

For long-term and sustainable planning of economic relations, joint investments in the two countries should be pursued. Developing transit and port cooperation and utilizing the capacity and benefits of the free zones of the two countries continue to receive serious attention as necessary infrastructure for the development of private sector activities.

Exports to Oman from Iran
Exports to Oman from Iran

According to information obtained from  the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs , the most important exported goods to Oman (in dollar value) in recent years are as follows:

RowYearTariff descriptionWeight (kg)Value (dollars)
11401Bitumen878,970,005334,635,118
21401Ingots of unalloyed iron and steel, not elsewhere specified or included.448,512,982232,352,826
31401Urea, even in water-soluble form29,999,88521,698,770
41401Other preparations not specified, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils24,839,56218,773,740
51401Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel containing less than 25% carbon140,556,44467,108,039
61401Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, of square or rectangular cross-section86,098,15743,245,665
71401Other urea, whether or not soluble in water30,550,45716,048,458
81401Ferrous products obtained by direct heating of iron ore lumps; in lump form250,511,00048,605,988
91401Liquefied butane in containers of one thousand cubic centimeters and more22,051,45216,318,075
101401Anhydrous ammonia40,388,40431,551,673
111401Iron or steel bars, hot-rolled, with teeth, ridges and grooves22,767,50011,064,621
121401Liquefied propane in containers of one thousand cubic centimeters and more20,000,70114,800,519
131401Compressed iron ore and its concentrates, other than iron pyrites, are sinter.247,118,41129,804,423
1414012Formaldehyde (furfural)24,031,35513,047,882
151401Hot bars of iron or non-alloy steel with a circular cross-section of less than 14 mm in diameter25,714,07015,789,518
161401Other23,310,77113,005,834
171401Sulfur mud, precipitated sulfur63,087,1808,020,864
181401Raw or unrefined33,260,0008,652,034
191401Sulfur mud (sublimed) and precipitated sulfur, colloidal sulfur59,055,2965,682,651
201401Ferromolybdenum.270,0006,669,866
211401Other live sheep, except pure-bred breeding sheep2,650,3137,794,678
221401Hot-rolled bars of iron or non-alloy steel in coils of a diameter of less than 9 mm15,538,1589,510,445
231401No watermelon, fresh.33,029,3567,338,352
241401Unpowdered cements called clinker404,563,7529,001,254
251401Unalloyed zinc containing 95.99 to 99.99% by weight in an unworked form1,744,9505,222,226
261401Coiled rebar with a diameter of less than 9 mm of iron or non-alloy steel15,016,9738,765,616
271401Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)919,4201,531,197
281401Zinc in unwrought, unalloyed form containing 99.99% or more zinc by weight607,3302,023,179
291401Other white Portland cement, except artificially coloured213,497,4505,345,888
301401Plastic tableware and kitchenware, except melamine tableware2,946,0984,903,908
311401Fresh or chilled greenhouse tomatoes6,009,9502,992,567
321401Other unwired, ground and polished float glass, not elsewhere specified or included7,769,3721,669,971
331401Tuna products and canned fish, bonito (excluding minced)412,4761,869,901
341401Saffron in packages of more than 30 grams32753,775,811
351401Other types of shrimp1,216,7704,328,179
361401Other boards, panels, consoles, tables, etc. for voltages up to 1000 volts, except for the above items.17,900457,000
371401Anthracite; contains volatile matter4,979,3411,461,056
381401Canned Sailfish (Marlin)411,6191,341,567
391401Preparations for infant food, put up for retail sale, of flour, etc.371,5011,514,741
401401Other uncooked, unfilled and otherwise prepared edible doughs1,376,350688,608
411401Melons and similar fruits, fresh14,908,6211,655,158
421401Non-velvet woven floor coverings, made of ready-to-use synthetic or artificial textile materials.817,5824,001,671
431401Ferrosilicon containing more than 55% but equal to or less than 80% by weight of silicon399,760619,628
441401Capsicum or Pimenta type bell pepper6,089,0241,505,394
451401Saffron ready for retail sale in packages of less than 10 grams8691,130,811
461401Red and white cabbage, kale, savoy cabbage, etc., fresh or chilled13,257,6601,458,000
471401Cauliflower and broccoli9,659,9181,909,485
481401Apples, fresh6,773,8012,494,732
491401Cast, molded, pressed or forged articles49,808472,929
501401Other crushed stone, except dolomite, of a kind used for concreting, road paving7,133,000245,528
Statistics of Iran’s largest exports to Oman

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