Manufacturing
TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO PRODUCTS FOR GLOBAL MARKETS
Investing in Oman’s Manufacturing Excellence
Oman’s Mining sector is pivotal to economic diversification – spanning petrochemicals, metals, food-processing and advanced materials. Located at the crossroads of global shipping lanes, the Sultanate offers competitive energy prices, modern industrial estates and seamless market access to the GCC, Africa and India.
GDP Contribution
10 %
Of Oman’s total GDP
2025
Sector Employment
250 K
Jobs with 1 % y-o-y growth
2024
Sector EmploymentS
300 $
2030
Manufacturing on the Rise
Record growth in output, exports and jobs is propelling Oman’s manufacturing base to new heights
Manufacturing’s Economic Impact
Second-largest non-oil contributor to GDP
Share of GDP
10 %
Employment
250 K
Major Developments
US $3 bn integrated steel complex in Sohar and a new downstream plastics park signal the next wave of industrial expansion.
Key Non-Oil Export Sectors
Average annual growth (2020-23)
Metals
23 %
Chemicals
18 %
Food
12 %
Projected Growth
The sector is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6 % through 2030, driven by export diversification and Industry 4.0 upgrades.
UNLOCKING OMAN’S Manufacturing POTENTIAL
Opportunities and Projections
Oman is scaling up advanced manufacturing, targeting export-oriented clusters and Industry 4.0 upgrades.
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Chemicals & Plastics
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Growth Projection
2028-30 -
6 % CAGR driven by metals, chemicals and green hydrogen inputs.
US $billion in constant prices
UNLOCKING OMAN’S Logistics POTENTIAL
Strategic Developments and Infrastructure
Multimodal Hub – Khazaen Economic City
200-ha dry-port integrated with GCC rail network
Bonded & non-bonded warehousing plots
Smart traffic-management & IoT yard-systems
0 % customs on transit cargo
20-year land leases from 0.75 RO /m²
Single-window licencing in < 5 days
Sohar Port Expansion (Phase II)
21 m draft – VLCC capable
+5 km new break-bulk quay
Green-hydrogen bunkering hub (2026)
Reduces voyage to India by 4 days vs Jebel Ali
Direct rail link to GCC in pipeline
Free-zone tax holiday up to 25 yrs
Strategic Location
Oman sits at the crossroads of East–West trade routes, giving direct access to GCC, Africa & South Asia.
Skilled Workforce
A young, rapidly growing talent pool with specialised training programmes in supply-chain & port operations.
Investor-friendly Policies
100 % foreign ownership in most activities, streamlined licensing and competitive tax rates.
Stable & Secure
Consistently ranked among the safest and most politically stable countries in the region.
Government Support: Manufacturing Sector
Up to 10-year corporate income-tax holiday
Duty-free import of machinery and raw materials
Subsidised utility tariffs in industrial estates
Fast-track licensing via Invest Oman one-stop-shop