Export Salt (incl. Himalayan rock salt) from Pakistan to Oman
Oman imported US$25.2M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025. India supplied US$5.9M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$170K, a gap of US$5.8M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.7%.
That gap matters: buyers in Oman already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Oman grew 39% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Oman rates 57 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 8th of 78 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) with Oman as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 57/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.17M
- From India (2025)
- US$5.92M
- Market size
- US$25.16M
- Check before you export
- Food imports need halal certification and Omani or GCC conformity approval.
How much salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) does Oman import?
Oman imported US$25.2M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Oman?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$170K of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Oman in 2025, 0.7% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Oman for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt)?
India leads: US$5.9M against Pakistan's US$170K in 2025, a gap of US$5.8M.
How can I start exporting salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Oman?
Confirm your HS code, check Oman's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Oman as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Oman Global Trade profile explain the next steps.