The UAE led Oman’s trading partners in 2025 across non-oil exports, re-exports and merchandise imports, according to a recent report.
Oman’s foreign trade demonstrated resilience during the year, with total trade value climbing to RO40.4 billion (USD104.7B), as reported by the Oman News Agency.
Figures released by the agency indicated that the UAE ranked first as a destination for Omani non-oil exports, importing goods worth over RO1.311 billion, representing growth of 25.3 per cent.
The UAE also made up 35.2 per cent of Oman’s total re-export activity, amounting to RO724 million, an increase of 27.2 per cent. At the same time, merchandise imports from the UAE rose 5.4 per cent to more than RO4.1 billion, the report noted.
Oman’s non-oil foreign trade posted solid gains overall, supported by government initiatives aimed at strengthening port operations and boosting productive sectors. Non-oil exports, spanning chemicals, metals and machinery, advanced 7.5 per cent to RO6.7 billion, while re-exports jumped 20.3 per cent to RO2.056 billion.
The latest data highlights the expanding role of non-oil exports and re-exports in sustaining economic growth, aligned with the Sultanate’s broader diversification agenda.
Statistics from the National Centre for Statistics and Information showed non-oil exports rising 7.5 per cent to around RO6.7 billion in 2025, up from RO6.2 billion in 2024.
Oman continued to register positive momentum in non-oil foreign trade, underpinned by state-backed efforts to enhance port capacity and energise key industrial segments.
Exports outside the hydrocarbon sector, including chemicals, metals and machinery, increased 7.5 per cent to RO6.7 billion, while re-export volumes surged 20.3 per cent to RO2.056 billion, the Oman News Agency added.
