Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Middle in Oman
Oman: Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Middle was 3.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Middle in Oman, 1970–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of total merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in middle in Oman is 3.3%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in middle in Oman peaked at 6.6% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1985.
That places Oman 29th out of 203 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Middle in Oman, year by year
| Year | % of total merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.2% | — |
| 1971 | 6.6% | +107.5% |
| 1972 | 3.2% | -51.8% |
| 1973 | 2.3% | -28.0% |
| 1974 | 3.7% | +61.8% |
| 1975 | 3.7% | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 2.4% | -33.8% |
| 1977 | 0.9% | -61.9% |
| 1978 | 0.9% | -5.6% |
| 1979 | 0.6% | -29.1% |
| 1980 | 0.3% | -55.4% |
| 1981 | 0.2% | -24.0% |
| 1982 | 0.1% | -35.6% |
| 1983 | 0.1% | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 0.1% | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 0.1% | -17.5% |
| 1986 | 0.1% | +19.0% |
| 1987 | 0.3% | +101.5% |
| 1988 | 0.3% | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 0.3% | +17.0% |
| 1990 | 0.3% | -17.4% |
| 1991 | 0.4% | +37.7% |
| 1992 | 0.3% | -20.9% |
| 1993 | 0.4% | +50.7% |
| 1994 | 0.5% | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 1.1% | +109.7% |
| 1996 | 0.9% | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 1.0% | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 1.0% | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.8% | +89.9% |
| 2000 | 2.1% | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 1.6% | -23.1% |
| 2002 | 1.4% | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 1.7% | +14.4% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | -33.5% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | +23.9% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | +22.4% |
| 2007 | 1.7% | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 2.2% | +29.8% |
| 2009 | 1.7% | -21.1% |
| 2010 | 1.6% | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | +87.1% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | -23.8% |
| 2015 | 2.3% | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 5.1% | +120.1% |
| 2017 | 6.0% | +16.6% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | -25.1% |
| 2019 | 2.4% | -45.7% |
| 2020 | 3.3% | +37.2% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 3.3% | -6.3% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 3.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4%, 8.8× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Oman's 3.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.3%, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More private sector data for Oman
- Merchandise trade 91.0% (2025)
- Food imports 13.9% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 53.2% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 44.50 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 3.3% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 13.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 55.28 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 10,060 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5043 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -15.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in middle in Oman?
- Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in middle in Oman was 3.3% in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in middle recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 1971.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in middle recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1985.
- How does Oman rank for merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in middle?
- Oman ranks 29th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in middle rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Middle East & North Africa (% of total merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Middle East and North Africa are the sum of merchandise imports by the reporting economy from low- and middle-income economies in the Middle East and North Africa region according to the World Bank classification of economies. Data are expressed as a percentage of total merchandise imports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.