--- title: "Shipping between India and Oman: trade and documents · SSL" description: "India-Oman trade in 2024: exports USD 4 B, imports USD 4.5 B (UN Comtrade). Documents, gateways and SSL's road leg in India." url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/oman/ canonical: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/oman/ updated: 2026-11-11 lang: en-IN publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited --- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · OM # India and Oman India exported USD 4 B to Oman in 2024, led by HS 27, and imported USD 4.5 B. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side. - AgreementIndia-Oman CEPA - CurrencyOMR ر.ع. - Time−1h30 vs IST - CapitalMuscat - AccessCoastal [Get a quote for Oman](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?to=OM&service=international-sea) [How exporting works](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/export-procedure-india/) - Road - Sea - Air 1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road 2. Sea leg to Oman · Sea 3. Air leg to Oman · Air **Road in India, then sea or air onward** **Exports from India**: USD 4 B **Imports into India**: USD 4.5 B **Trade partner rank**: #30 Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Muscat whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase. ## At a glance **Region**: Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & PakistanWestern Asia **Income group**: High incomeWorld Bank **Currency**: OMROmani rial **Languages**: Arabic **Capital**: Muscat **Time**: −1h30 vs ISTUTC+04:00 **Access**: Coastal **Trade partner rank**: #300.75% of India's trade Trade agreements: Preferential access under: India-Oman CEPA · India-GCC FTA: under negotiation. Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India. ## Ship from India to Oman **USD 4 B** India's exports to Oman, 2024 (FOB) **0.91%** of India's exports to the world **USD 8.5 B** two-way trade, 2024 India's top exports to Oman, 2024 1. HS 27 [Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/27/) **USD 1.5 B** 37% 2. HS 28 [Inorganic chemicals](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/28/) **USD 297.7 M** 8% 3. HS 84 [Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/84/) **USD 215.9 M** 6% 4. HS 10 [Cereals](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/10/) **USD 201.2 M** 5% 5. HS 88 [Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/88/) **USD 172.3 M** 4% ### Gateways in Oman **Seaports:** Sohar (OMSOH) · Salalah (OMSLL) **Airports:** Duqm International Airport (DQM) · Muscat International Airport (MCT) · Salalah International Airport (SLL) · Suhar International Airport (OHS) OurAirports: large (else medium) airports with scheduled service and an IATA code. Direct service from India NOT verified. ### Transit time By road to Nhava Sheva (JNPT), then by sea to Sohar, or by air from Mumbai. One desk accountable end to end. Our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time for your cargo and your date with the quote. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026. ## Import from Oman to India **USD 4.5 B** India's imports from Oman, 2024 (CIF) **53%** of the two-way trade is India buying India's top imports from Oman, 2024 1. HS 27 [Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/27/) **USD 1.9 B** 41% 2. HS 31 [Fertilizers](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/31/) **USD 897.8 M** 20% 3. HS 25 [Salt](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/25/) **USD 356.4 M** 8% 4. HS 28 [Inorganic chemicals](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/28/) **USD 339.7 M** 8% 5. HS 29 [Organic chemicals](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/29/) **USD 293.5 M** 7% On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. To pay the lower rate under India-Oman CEPA, the importer must hold origin proof and answer CAROTAR 2020 origin checks. [Read the import guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/import-procedure-india/) ## How SSL moves it Road in India, then sea or air onward ### India leg: by road to the Indian gateway SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports. **International leg.** The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance. [Ask our desk for a quote](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?to=OM&service=international-sea) [Email the desk](mailto:corporatesales@sslpl.in?subject=Freight%20enquiry%3A%20India%20to%20Oman) Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too. ## Documents General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications. **IEC**: An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Oman. [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/importer-exporter-code-iec/) **HS code**: Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Oman in 2024 was HS 27. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/) **Incoterms**: State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/incoterms-2020/) **Certificate of origin**: Preferential CoO available under: India-Oman CEPA [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/) ## Questions about shipping between India and Oman **Does India have a free trade agreement with Oman?** Yes. Goods can qualify for preferential duty under India-Oman CEPA, provided they meet the rules of origin and carry a preferential certificate of origin. India-GCC FTA is under negotiation. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker / Invest India, 2026. **What does India export to Oman?** India exported USD 4 B of goods to Oman in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 1.5 B), HS 28 inorganic chemicals (USD 297.7 M), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 215.9 M). That is 0.91% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB. **What does India import from Oman?** India imported USD 4.5 B from Oman in 2024, mainly HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 1.9 B), HS 31 fertilizers (USD 897.8 M), HS 25 salt (USD 356.4 M). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF. **How big is India-Oman trade?** Two-way goods trade between India and Oman was USD 8.5 B in 2024, 0.75% of India's total, which ranks Oman number 30 among India's trading partners. India imports more than it exports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024. **How long does shipping from India to Oman take?** By road to Nhava Sheva (JNPT), then by sea to Sohar, or by air from Mumbai. One desk accountable end to end. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo and your date when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026. **What certificate of origin do I need to export to Oman?** A preferential certificate of origin under India-Oman CEPA lets the buyer in Oman claim the lower duty; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026. **What is the time difference between India and Oman?** Muscat runs at UTC+04:00 in 2026, which is −1h30 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026. **Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Oman shipments?** Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026. ## Keep exploring - [Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: all countries →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/regions/middle-east-north-africa-afghanistan-and-pakistan/) - [India ↔ United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) - [India ↔ Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) - [India ↔ Iraq](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/iraq/) - [India ↔ Qatar](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/qatar/) - [India ↔ Kuwait](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/kuwait/) - [India ↔ Egypt](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/egypt/) - [Trade guides](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/) - [World movement map](https://safeandsecure.in/global/) Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. 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