Ores and metals exports in Oman
Oman: Ores and metals exports was 5.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Oman, 1979–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2024, ores and metals exports in Oman stood at 5.5%.
The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Oman peaked at 6.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1980.
Oman ranks 65th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 2.5% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 5.5% | 6.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More energy & mining data for Oman
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Fuel imports 23.9% (2024)
- Fuel exports 77.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.5% (2023)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 5.7% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 29.2% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 0.7% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 8,203 kWh per capita (2023)
- Combustible renewables and waste 0.0% (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Oman?
- Ores and metals exports in Oman was 5.5% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5% in 2022.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1980.
- How does Oman rank for ores and metals exports?
- Oman ranks 65th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.