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Middle East / Market profile
A research starting point for understanding Oman from an Indian business perspective.
Last updated: 3 October 2026
India-focused research

Source: Oman Medical Specialty Board government profile
View sourceKey indicators for the selected market. Country indicators are dated; trade figures use the latest available year.
5.28M
2024
World Bank
View sourceUS$107.14B
2024
World Bank
View source1.6%
2024
World Bank
View sourceUS$43.47B
2024
WTO Tariff & Trade Data, UN Comtrade
View sourceWorld Bank indicators and WTO merchandise imports refer to 2024. Imports exclude services. Regulatory guidance is preliminary, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: 3 October 2026
Data years: Population: 2024; GDP: 2024; GDP growth: 2024; Import market size: 2024
Historical exports and leading recorded products, not a forecast of demand.
US$3.96B
+12.9% YoYIndia exports to Oman (2024)
Source: CEPII BACI HS17 via India Trade Routes
Recorded route summary
India recorded exports to Oman in every BACI year from 2017 to 2024. In 2024, India's exports to Oman were $3.96B, up 12.9% year over year. The 3 largest HS6 products by value were Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils (HS 271000, $1.30B, 32.8% of the total); Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum (HS 281820, $280.9M, 7.1% of the total); Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed (HS 100630, $197.2M, 5.0% of the total).
HS6 271000
HS6 281820
HS6 100630
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Verify current requirements with the relevant authority before acting. This is not legal or tax advice.
Gov.om provides commercial-register renewal with fees varying by legal type. Initial foreign-investor establishment requirements need separate checking.
Source: Gov.om commercial-register renewal
View sourceGov.om provides commercial-register renewal with fees varying by legal type. Initial foreign-investor establishment requirements need separate checking.
Relevant source: Gov.om commercial-register renewal
Last verified: 3 October 2026
View sourceOman Customs provides product-requirement searches, duty calculation and advance rulings. Check the relevant classification before pricing exports.
Source: Oman Customs
View sourceOman Customs provides product-requirement searches, duty calculation and advance rulings. Check the relevant classification before pricing exports.
Relevant source: Oman Customs
Last verified: 3 October 2026
View sourceThe Tax Authority provides VAT law, regulations and guidance. Verify registration and transaction treatment for the business.
Source: Oman Tax Authority
View sourceThe Tax Authority provides VAT law, regulations and guidance. Verify registration and transaction treatment for the business.
Relevant source: Oman Tax Authority
Last verified: 3 October 2026
View sourceThe government summary of Ministerial Resolution 34/2024 covers processing permits, children's data, individual rights and controller obligations. Verify applicability.
Source: MTCIT Open Data Portal
View sourceThe government summary of Ministerial Resolution 34/2024 covers processing permits, children's data, individual rights and controller obligations. Verify applicability.
Relevant source: MTCIT Open Data Portal
Last verified: 3 October 2026
View sourceHazm lists technical schemes for specific product categories. Confirm which scheme applies rather than assuming one certificate covers unrelated goods.
Source: Hazm technical schemes
View sourceHazm lists technical schemes for specific product categories. Confirm which scheme applies rather than assuming one certificate covers unrelated goods.
Relevant source: Hazm technical schemes
Last verified: 3 October 2026
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View trade dataIndia's PIB confirms signing on 18 December 2025 and entry into force on 1 June 2026. Check tariff schedules and origin documentation before assuming preferential treatment.
Source: Government of India PIB
India's PIB confirms signing on 18 December 2025 and entry into force on 1 June 2026. Check tariff schedules and origin documentation before assuming preferential treatment.
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Source: Government of India PIB
Last verified: 3 October 2026
View sourceThe Indian Embassy in Muscat provides trade briefs, tenders and Commerce Wing resources.
Source: Indian Embassy Muscat
The Indian Embassy in Muscat provides trade briefs, tenders and Commerce Wing resources.
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Source: Indian Embassy Muscat
Last verified: 3 October 2026
View sourceIdentify potential partners through further research. No relationship or endorsement is implied.
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Consult official CEPA information and embassy commercial resources.
Source: Government of India PIB
Consult official CEPA information and embassy commercial resources.
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Source: Government of India PIB
Last verified: 3 October 2026
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