Oman and China are developing their cooperation as two key partners in the fields of trade, investment, industry, and energy. This promising partnership helps diversify Oman's economy and attract quality investment while increasing trade exchange.
Trade and Investment Development
At the tenth joint meeting held on December 29, 2025, in Beijing, representatives from Oman's Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion and China's Ministry of Commerce discussed new opportunities. Statistics indicate that in 2025, the trade balance between Oman and China recorded a surplus of 5.7 billion Omani Rials in favor of Oman, with total trade between the two countries reaching 9.6 billion Omani Rials.
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Exports and Imports
Oman's exports to China in 2025 were approximately 7.7 billion Omani Rials, while imports from China were around 1.9 billion Omani Rials. In the first seven months of 2026, total trade reached 5.4 billion Omani Rials, including exports of 3.9 billion Omani Rials to China and imports of 1.4 billion Omani Rials from China. China is Oman's largest trading partner, while Oman ranks as China's fourth trading partner among Arab countries.
The main export products from Oman to China include crude oil, liquefied natural gas, and petrochemical products. Additionally, imports from China consist of machinery, equipment, electrical appliances, batteries, iron and steel products, and construction materials.
China's direct investment in Oman is also on the rise, increasing from 798.1 million Omani Rials in 2024 to 903.8 million Omani Rials by the end of the first half of 2026. The number of companies with Chinese investment in Oman was around eight in 2025.
With strengthened air connections through direct flights between Beijing International Airport and Muscat International Airport, new opportunities for tourism and trade exchange have emerged. Oman also received a one-year visa-free entry permit for its citizens from China starting June 2025.
Faisal Abdullah Al-Rawass, Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasized the importance of these relations, stating that the state visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to China opens new horizons for enhancing Oman-China relations into a sustainable and broader economic partnership.
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