Electrical equipment manufacturing sector drives growth in Oman’s industrial exports

Muscat: Oman’s industrial exports witnessed a notable 8.6% increase during the first quarter of 2025, reaching OMR1.618 billion, compared to OMR1.490 billion during the same period in 2024, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Industrial exports accounted for 28% of Oman’s total exports, underscoring the growing contribution of the industrial sector to the national economy and the country’s economic diversification efforts.

This growth was driven by strong performance across several industrial sectors, most notably the electrical equipment and machinery manufacturing sector, which recorded exceptional growth of 141%, with its exports rising to OMR128 million compared to OMR53 million in Q1 2024.

The metal products sector followed with a 14.1% increase in exports, reaching OMR462 million, fuelled by rising international demand for high-quality Omani products.

Eng. Khaled Salim Al Qasabi, Director General of Industry at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, stated that these positive results reflect the strength and diversity of Oman’s industrial sector. He emphasised the ministry’s ongoing implementation of integrated industrial policies aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Omani products in regional and global markets while boosting industrial exports.

In remarks to Oman News Agency (ONA), he noted that the electrical equipment and machinery sector is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing local and regional demand, driven by infrastructure expansion projects—particularly in electricity networks, utilities, and new cities—alongside growing investments in renewable energy-related industries.

He affirmed that this sector is a priority under Oman’s Industrial Strategy 2040, given its role in developing supply chains, enhancing value-added economic activities, supporting entrepreneurship, and localising advanced technologies.

Eng. Jassim Saif Al Jedidi, Technical Director at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen the presence of Omani products in regional and global markets—a key objective of the industrial strategy and a pillar of economic diversification under Oman Vision 2040.

Speaking to ONA, he explained that these efforts include launching qualitative initiatives to improve the efficiency and quality of national products by supporting local manufacturers in adhering to the highest technical standards and international certifications. This enhances competitiveness and consumer confidence in Omani products.

He added that the ministry, in coordination with relevant entities, is working to open new markets for Omani exports by activating regional and international trade agreements, participating in trade exhibitions and missions, and providing incentives and facilities for Omani exporters.

Additionally, the ministry is promoting knowledge-based and advanced technology industries, including artificial intelligence and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, which play a pivotal role in improving product quality, reducing costs, and achieving sustainable industrial growth.

These efforts contribute to strengthening the national economy, generating quality job opportunities for Omani talent, and positioning Oman as a promising industrial and logistics hub in the region. 

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