Oman strengthens trade links as non-oil exports rise 11.4%
Oman’s non-oil exports increased by 11.4 per cent by the end of June 2026, supported by wider market access and stronger trade infrastructure
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Oman’s non-oil exports reached approximately US$9.36 billion by the end of June 2026, compared with US$8.58 billion during the same period in 2025. According to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, the figure represents an annual increase of 11.4 per cent. This was reported by Al Shabiba, a partner of TV BRICS.
Ghalib bin Said Al Mamari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, said the growth accelerated during the second quarter of the year. Non-oil exports amounted to around US$5.20 billion in the three months to June, following approximately US$4.16 billion in the first quarter.
Total merchandise exports rose by 15.3 per cent to US$34.33 billion by the end of June. Re-exports increased by 20 per cent, while Oman’s trade surplus grew by 51 per cent to approximately US$12.22 billion. The results reflect the country’s efforts to strengthen the readiness of national producers.
Omani products now reach more than 130 countries. The country’s export structure includes mineral products, base metals and their products, chemicals, plastics and rubber, and others. During the first quarter of 2026, chemical products recorded the highest growth among the main categories, rising by 17 per cent to US$561.8 million.
Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Duhani, Director General of Planning at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, noted that Omani companies were increasingly exploring new destinations.
The expansion of exports is supported by Oman’s ports, land crossings, transport networks and digital trade procedures. According to the ministry, these systems help improve the movement of goods and strengthen the country’s role as a regional and international trade and logistics hub, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
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