Trade UAE remains Oman’s primary exporter despite increase from China By Nadim Kawach April 21, 2025, 1:02 PM Alamy via Reuters A container ship entering Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman. The UAE retained its status as the leading exporter to Oman in 2024 despite significant growth in exports from China China exported $5bn UAE exported $10bn UAE forms 24% of imports The UAE maintained its position as the top exporter to nearby Oman last year despite a sharp increase in China’s exports to the sultanate, official figures show. The UAE, the second largest Arab economy and a major centre for re-exports, exported OR4 billion ($10 billion) to Oman in 2024 and accounted for almost a quarter of Oman’s total, according to the national centre for statistics and information (NCSI). The UAE exports accounted for 23.5 percent of Oman’s total imports of goods of RO17 billion ($43 billion). Oman in talks with US to review reciprocal tariff Chinese company to build $200m wind turbine plant in Oman Contracts awarded for $3bn Oman-UAE rail network Major UAE exports to Oman were refined petroleum products, gold and broadcasting equipment, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. China, the second largest exporter to the sultanate, exported OR2 billion ($5 billion), 68 percent above the 2023 number of OR1 billion ($3 billion), according to the NCSI. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
