In the first half of 2025, Oman’s non-oil exports grew by 9.1%, reaching 3.26 billion Omani rials ($8.5 billion). This increase was driven by strong demand from key markets like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and India, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Key Export Markets
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United Arab Emirates: Exports surged by nearly 30% to 593 million rials.
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Saudi Arabia: Shipments climbed by 35.7% to 538 million rials.
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India: Exports to India rose by 33% to 335 million rials.
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United States: In contrast, exports to the U.S. declined by 14.2%, falling to 189 million rials.
Product Categories and Re-Exports
The growth was seen across a wide range of products:
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Mineral products saw a 4% increase, totaling 886 million rials.
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Chemical products grew by 4.4% to 403 million rials.
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Plastics and rubber products increased by 3.1% to 488 million rials.
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Live animals and animal products saw a massive 150% jump, reaching 274 million rials.
At the same time, Oman’s re-export activity saw a 5.9% drop, falling to 815 million rials. This was primarily due to a decrease in the transshipment of transport equipment and mineral products.
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