The twenty imports Oman is best placed to replace.

1. 1

   Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for...HS 730429

   Comes fromChina 78%, 9 source countries

   Nearest export strengthSteel, alloy (not stainless steel): (excluding cold-drawn or... (exports USD 36m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 23k; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 188m

   Countries that export it well18

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 349m, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 24 per cent (2); China supplies 78 per cent (2).

   USD 349mdown 8% on 2022
2. 2

   Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments...HS 330499

   Comes fromIndia 83%, 53 source countries

   Nearest export strengthnone named

   Exports of this lineUSD 373k

   Countries that export it well30

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 153m, top 4 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 22 per cent (2); India supplies 83 per cent (2).

   USD 153mup 100% on 2022
3. 3

   Juices: mixtures of fruits or vegetables (but not nut juice), unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not...HS 200990

   Comes fromSaudi Arabia 94%, 22 source countries

   Nearest export strengthSauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces (exports USD 13m)

   Exports of this linenone recorded

   Countries that export it well40

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 47m, top 21 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 5 per cent (3); Saudi Arabia supplies 94 per cent (2).

   USD 47mup 148% on 2022
4. 4

   Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210

   Comes fromSaudi Arabia 85%, 32 source countries

   Nearest export strengthSauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces (exports USD 13m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 3m

   Countries that export it well60

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 43m, top 22 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 10 per cent (3); Saudi Arabia supplies 85 per cent (2).

   USD 43mup 50% on 2022
5. 5

   Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not...HS 870431

   Comes fromJapan 47%, 15 source countries

   Nearest export strengthnone named

   Exports of this linenone recorded; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 225m

   Countries that export it well7

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 133m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 17 per cent (2); Japan supplies 47 per cent (1).

   USD 133mdown 54% on 2022
6. 6

   Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a...HS 720839

   Comes fromChina 95%, 4 source countries

   Nearest export strengthIron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy... (exports USD 612m)

   Exports of this linenone recorded; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 147m

   Countries that export it well13

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 106m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 49 per cent (1); China supplies 95 per cent (2).

   USD 106mup 134% on 2022
7. 7

   Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity...HS 870333

   Comes fromJapan 73%, 9 source countries

   Nearest export strengthnone named

   Exports of this lineUSD 12k; 9 more lines in the heading, USD 2.0bn

   Countries that export it well16

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 90m, top 9 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 45 per cent (1); Japan supplies 73 per cent (2).

   USD 90mdown 31% on 2022
8. 8

   Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

   Comes fromChina 80%, 30 source countries

   Nearest export strengthReservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers: for any material... (exports USD 16m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 11m; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 49m

   Countries that export it well33

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 75m, top 12 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 13 per cent (2); China supplies 80 per cent (2).

   USD 75mdown 30% on 2022
9. 9

   Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water...HS 690721

   Comes fromIndia 75%, 13 source countries

   Nearest export strengthCeramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than... (exports USD 8m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 1m

   Countries that export it well16

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 55m, top 17 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 24 per cent (2); India supplies 75 per cent (2).

   USD 55mup 4% on 2022
10. 10

    Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strengthHS 220720

    Comes fromUnited States 100%, 6 source countries

    Nearest export strengthnone named

    Exports of this linenone recorded

    Countries that export it well14

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 54m, top 18 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 24 per cent (2); United States supplies 100 per cent (2).

    USD 54mup 113% on 2022
11. 11

    Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap...HS 340250

    Comes fromSaudi Arabia 74%, 29 source countries

    Nearest export strengthnone named

    Exports of this lineUSD 22m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 11m

    Countries that export it well39

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 53m, top 18 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 11 per cent (2); Saudi Arabia supplies 74 per cent (2).

    USD 53mdown 53% on 2022
12. 12

    Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900

    Comes fromSaudi Arabia 54%, 27 source countries

    Nearest export strengthnone named

    Exports of this lineUSD 59k

    Countries that export it well34

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 50m, top 19 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 10 per cent (3); Saudi Arabia supplies 54 per cent (1).

    USD 50mdown 51% on 2022
13. 13

    Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or...HS 200290

    Comes fromChina 68%, 11 source countries

    Nearest export strengthSauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces (exports USD 13m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 9m

    Countries that export it well24

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 42m, top 23 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 12 per cent (2); China supplies 68 per cent (2).

    USD 42mup 1% on 2022
14. 14

    Furniture: wooden, for bedroom useHS 940350

    Comes fromChina 65%, 21 source countries

    Nearest export strengthnone named

    Exports of this lineUSD 131k; 4 more lines in the heading, USD 83m

    Countries that export it well27

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 41m, top 24 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 23 per cent (2); China supplies 65 per cent (2).

    USD 41mup 24% on 2022
15. 15

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300490

    Comes fromIndia 20%, 54 source countries

    Nearest export strengthPaints and varnishes: based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in... (exports USD 11m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 68m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 28m

    Countries that export it well32

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 209m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 20 per cent (2).

    USD 209mdown 29% on 2022
16. 16

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Comes fromChina 70%, 24 source countries

    Nearest export strengthnone named

    Exports of this linenone recorded; 1 more line in the heading, USD 84m

    Countries that export it well18

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 77m, top 11 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 48 per cent (1); China supplies 70 per cent (2).

    USD 77mdown 11% on 2022
17. 17

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Comes fromChina 100%, 5 source countries

    Nearest export strengthIron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less... (exports USD 5m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 200k; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 48m

    Countries that export it well25

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 68m, top 12 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 34 per cent (1); China supplies 100 per cent (2).

    USD 68mup 179% on 2022
18. 18

    Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901HS 190190

    Comes fromGermany 34%, 23 source countries

    Nearest export strengthSauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed... (exports USD 77m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 4m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 14m

    Countries that export it well39

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 64m, top 14 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 7 per cent (3).

    USD 64mup 144% on 2022
19. 19

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than...HS 853720

    Comes fromChina 65%, 21 source countries

    Nearest export strengthInsulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts (exports USD 126m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 174k; 1 more line in the heading, USD 89m

    Countries that export it well20

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 62m, top 15 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 34 per cent (1); China supplies 65 per cent (2).

    USD 62mup 21% on 2022
20. 20

    Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition...HS 870210

    Comes fromJapan 49%, 9 source countries

    Nearest export strengthnone named

    Exports of this linenone recorded; 1 more line in the heading, USD 20m

    Countries that export it well30

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 49m, top 20 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Oman's export strengths in the top 17 per cent (2); Japan supplies 49 per cent (1).

    USD 49mup 45% on 2022

One line per customs heading. Products Oman already exports well and still imports are below, because they are a different conversation. No employment figures appear on this page, by decision.