Oman-UK Trade Reaches RO 846 Million: What This Growth Means for Investors and Entrepreneurs in Oman
MUSCAT, NOV 2 — Trade relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom strengthened further in 2025, with total trade in goods and services reaching £1.8 billion (approximately RO 846 million) during the four quarters ending in Q2 2025. This represents a 14.7% increase compared to the same period the previous year, according to the latest factsheet from the UK Department for Business and Trade.
UK exports to Oman amounted to £1.3 billion (about RO 611 million), marking a 9.1% rise. Imports from Oman grew significantly by 31%, reaching £533 million (around RO 250 million). The growth was primarily driven by increased exports of mechanical power generators, cars, industrial machinery, and electrical goods from the UK. Key Omani exports to the UK included refined oil, power generators, and non-ferrous metals.
The report also revealed that Omani foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UK reached £140 million (approximately RO 66 million) by the end of 2023, reflecting a remarkable 109% increase compared to the previous year.
In terms of market share, the UK accounted for 2.9% of Oman’s total trade in 2024, a slight decline of 0.3 percentage points from 2023. Trade in goods made up 1.7%, while services represented 6.6% of Oman’s trade with the UK.
Additionally, around 2,300 UK-registered businesses exported goods to Oman in 2024, compared with 300 UK firms importing from Oman. This underscores a growing commercial relationship supported by ongoing efforts from both governments to deepen bilateral economic cooperation.
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The robust 14.7% growth in UK-Oman trade signals strongening economic ties and diversified opportunities, particularly in industrial machinery and refined oil sectors. For Omani businesses, this presents a strategic opening to enhance exports and attract UK investment, especially as Omani FDI in the UK surges. Smart investors should prioritize sectors aligned with bilateral growth, capitalizing on government-backed trade facilitation to expand market share and deepen cross-border partnerships.
