By Staff Reporter
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as Oman’s leading trading partner across non-oil sectors, solidifying its role as a key driver of Gulf economic integration. Official statistics for 2025 reveal robust growth in Omani exports, re-exports, and imports linked to the UAE.
Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, as reported by the Oman News Agency, show the UAE received RO 1.311 billion in Omani non-oil exports, representing a 25.3% year-on-year increase.
The UAE also dominated Oman’s re-export market, accounting for 35.2% of total activity, with values rising to RO 724 million, a 27.2% jump from 2024. Meanwhile, Omani imports from the UAE surpassed RO 4.1 billion, up 5.4%.
Oman’s overall non-oil trade performance was equally strong. Non-oil exports—including chemicals, metals, and machinery—rose by 7.5% to RO 6.7 billion, while re-export activities surged 20.3% to RO 2.056 billion. Analysts attribute this growth to government initiatives enhancing port operations and supporting productive industries.
Other notable trading partners for Oman included Saudi Arabia, India, China, Iran, and United Kingdom, each contributing across various import and export categories.
The data underscores the UAE’s central role in regional commerce and highlights the ongoing diversification of Gulf economies beyond hydrocarbons. Strong bilateral trade in non-oil sectors positions both countries to capitalize on growing regional economic momentum.
