Oman-Myanmar Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $160.93M total volume •Oman surplus: $160.93M

OmanMyanmar

$160.93M

Exports (2023)

MyanmarOman

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$160.93M

Surplus for Oman

Total Trade

$160.93M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Oman and Myanmar. Green line shows exports from Oman, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Oman-Myanmar commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

OmanMyanmar Exports

$160.93M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
25.5% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105
$40.96M
25.5% of exports
2Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$31.90M
19.8% of exports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements phosphorus and potassium
$30.03M
18.7% of exports
4Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other than ammonium sulphate
$16.38M
10.2% of exports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$13.74M
8.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Oman's export portfolio to Myanmar demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MyanmarOman Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$1.82M
Infinity% of imports
2Fish: frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$730,754
Infinity% of imports
3Fish fillets: frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa)
$256,676
Infinity% of imports
4Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$231,662
Infinity% of imports
5Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64
$213,769
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Oman's import pattern from Myanmar reveals significant dependencyin fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Oman demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105 to Myanmar, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $160.93M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Oman-Myanmar Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $160.93 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Oman maintains a surplus of $160.93 million
  • Export Focus: Oman's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements phosphorus and potassium
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Myanmar include fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, carp (as specified by the wco), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish fillets: frozen, carp (cyprinus/carassius/ctenopharyngodon idellus/hypophthalmichthys/cirrhinus/mylopharyngodon piceus/catla catla/labeo/osteochilus hasselti/leptobarbus hoeveni/megalobrama), eels (anguilla) and snakeheads (channa)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $160.93M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Oman leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Oman's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105complements Myanmar's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $160.93M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $160.93M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $160.93 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105 and fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Oman's trade surplus of $160.93 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105 may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Oman and Myanmar represents a total trade volume of $160.93 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Oman, with exports exceeding importsby $160.93 million.

Export Strengths

Oman's exports to Myanmar total $160.93 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105, representing $40.96M or25.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Myanmar amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, with Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Oman's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023