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Import from Turkiye to Oman

Updated: Jul 12


Import from Turkiye to Oman

Import from Turkiye to Oman

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1. Import steps from Turkiye to Oman

The first step in the field of trade and import from Turkey to the Sultanate of Oman is to conduct a comprehensive market study to determine the need for the desired goods that the merchant wishes to import from Turkey. After analyzing these needs, a business process follows that includes multiple steps. These steps can include traveling to Turkey to inspect factories and inspect products directly, or taking advantage of online shopping to browse and select products remotely.


There is also the possibility of dealing with commercial companies that undertake all operations and steps related to trade, starting from preparing the feasibility study and searching for the best factories, all the way to securing all documents and packaging operations, and arranging shipping and export operations. This is a service provided by companies.


2. The most important Turkish products in the Sultanate of Oman

The Omani Chamber of Commerce reported in February 2020 that the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries had increased by 8%, and the volume of trade exchange had reached $490 million. During the last two years, the year 2020 witnessed the opening of a branch of the Turkish company “Havelsan”, which specializes in aerospace electronics industries, in the Sultanate of Oman, as part of a joint project with an Omani company, with the aim of increasing the volume of Turkish defense exports to Omani institutions. The interest of Turkish companies in the Sultanate is concentrated in multiple sectors such as mining, food, furniture, electronics, engines, rubber, plastics, and clothing, in addition to other sectors.



3. Shipping methods from Turkiye to the Sultanate of Oman

After choosing the Turkish goods and products to be exported from Turkey to the Sultanate of Oman, achieving reasonable economic feasibility is vital. There are several shipping methods available, each with its own advantages and challenges:


  • Land shipping: It is carried out via trucks or trailers, and may carry a container or carry the goods directly. However, this method may face challenges in some ways due to security conditions.


  • Sea freight: It is carried out via ships designated for transporting goods, whether shipping in containers or shipping in entire ships.


  • Air freight: It is fast and is usually used for sensitive shipments such as meat and perishable foods, but it is characterized by its high costs.


The first steps lie in choosing factories with high quality and competitive prices, and ensuring that the goods are close to the ports. After that, customs dues must be paid, goods ownership documents must be secured, and customs clearance must be carried out, taking into account product quality standards and compliance with specifications, avoiding manipulation by some companies and factories.


4. Shipping prices from Turkiye to Oman

Shipping costs from Turkey to the Sultanate of Oman vary according to the type of product and how sensitive it is to breakage or damage, including vegetables and fruits that require special treatment. Each type of these goods has completely different conditions, details and costs.


Finally, after identifying the required goods, negotiating with suppliers, and arranging shipping and customs clearance, comes the receipt and distribution step in the Sultanate of Oman. The importer must carefully organize the process of receiving the goods, ensuring that all necessary documents are available and that local customs laws and regulations are adhered to. After that, the goods can be distributed effectively according to the local market requirements, and build partnerships with local companies to achieve greater success in the Omani market.


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