Oman logistics flows drive 66.8% growth in re-exports

Oman’s re-export activity increased 66.8% to OMR770 million by the end of April 2026, highlighting the growing movement of goods through the country’s logistics network. The rise in re-exports helped Oman maintain a trade surplus of OMR2.09 billion during the first four months of the year, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

The growth in re-exports reflects higher trade flows through Oman’s ports and its role as a link between regional and international markets. It also comes as the country works to expand non-oil trade activity and strengthen its logistics sector.

Oman’s total merchandise exports reached OMR7.6 billion from January to April 2026, while imports stood at OMR5.5 billion. Oil and gas exports remained the largest contributor at OMR4.7 billion, although they declined from OMR5.1 billion during the same period in 2025. Non-oil exports recorded a slight decline, reaching OMR2.1 billion compared with OMR2.2 billion a year earlier.

The UAE was Oman’s largest destination for non-oil exports, receiving goods worth OMR480 million, followed by Saudi Arabia at OMR233 million, India at OMR214 million, the US at OMR168 million, and South Korea at OMR160 million. In re-export activity, the UAE ranked first with OMR331 million, followed by Saudi Arabia at OMR140 million and Iran at OMR98 million.