Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Omani rial (OMR)
Top Indian exports to Oman
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Mineral fuels/petroleum products | 1.95 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.31 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.24 |
| Machinery | 0.2 |
| Cereals/rice | 0.17 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.15 |
| Ships/boats | 0.09 |
| Meat (buffalo) | 0.08 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Oman
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Petroleum products/LNG | 2.13 |
| Fertilisers/urea | 0.88 |
| Gypsum/limestone | 0.53 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.53 |
| Ores | 0.46 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.41 |
Regulators and import rules in Oman
Key bodies: Royal Oman Police Directorate General of Customs (Bayan system); Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Water Resources (food, plant & animal quarantine); Directorate General for Standards & Metrology (MoCIIP — conformity, GCC standards); Ministry of Health DGPA&DC (pharma); Oman Food Safety & Quality Centre.
Shipping from India to Oman
Main ports and entry points: Sohar (main container/industrial); Salalah (transhipment hub); Port Sultan Qaboos (Muscat, now mainly cruise); Duqm. Air: MCT, SLL
Indian community
678,837 (NRI 676,781 + PIO 2,056) [S6]
Products we supply to Oman
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Oman?
US$4.07 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by mineral fuels/petroleum products, inorganic chemicals, articles of iron/steel.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Oman?
India–Oman CEPA signed 18 Dec 2025, in force 1 Jun 2026 (zero duty on ~99% of Indian export lines per S10) [S7][S9][S10]
How long is shipping from India to Oman?
Typically 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Oman?
Royal Oman Police Directorate General of Customs (Bayan system); Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Water Resources (food, plant & animal quarantine); Directorate General for Standards & Metrology (MoCIIP — conformity, GCC standards); Ministry of Health DGPA&DC (pharma); Oman Food Safety & Quality Centre.
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