MUSCAT: Oman’s non-oil exports reached RO 1.611 billion all through the primary quarter of 2026, whilst re-exports rose 4.6 consistent with cent, highlighting endured momentum within the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to diversify business and give a boost to non-hydrocarbon financial job.
Figures launched by way of the Nationwide Centre for Statistics and Data (NCSI) confirmed re-exports greater to RO 367 million by way of the tip of March, when put next with RO 351 million all through the similar length of 2025.
The knowledge pointed to cast expansion throughout a number of export sectors, led by way of chemical industries, whose exports rose 17 consistent with cent year-on-year to RO 216 million.
Base metals ranked 2nd, with exports expanding 10.8 consistent with cent to RO 376 million, whilst exports of reside animals and animal merchandise grew 6 consistent with cent to RO 104 million.
The United Arab Emirates remained the biggest marketplace for Omani non-oil exports, receiving items price RO 382 million, similar to 23.7 consistent with cent of general non-oil exports.
Saudi Arabia ranked 2nd with imports valued at RO 201 million, adopted by way of India at RO 156 million, South Korea at RO 154 million and america at RO 133 million.
The Ministry of Trade, Business and Funding Promotion mentioned it continues to give a boost to export competitiveness thru Oman Exports, which helps Omani firms in having access to in another country markets by way of making improvements to business products and services, facilitating export procedures and selling participation in global exhibitions and business occasions.
Ghalib bin Mentioned al Maamari, Underneath-Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Business and Funding Promotion for Trade and Business, mentioned the effects mirror the good fortune of nationwide efforts to diversify the economic system and build up the contribution of non-oil exports.
He mentioned the ministry continues to increase projects that supply technical and logistical improve for exporters whilst serving to Omani firms amplify into new global markets.
The ministry may be getting ready specialized marketplace research, establishing coaching programmes and strengthening engagement with global patrons and business companions as a part of broader efforts to amplify Oman’s export base.
The newest figures underline the rising function of non-oil exports in supporting financial diversification beneath Oman Imaginative and prescient 2040, with executive projects aimed toward expanding the worldwide achieve and competitiveness of Omani merchandise. — ONA
