A competitive Omani industry with a global vision

Under the theme “A Competitive Industry and a Global Vision,” industrialists this year celebrated Omani Industry Day, which aims to achieve further vital accomplishments across various products and goods needed by humanity in daily life. In general, the value of industrial and non-oil exports records a noticeable annual increase in both volume and value.
In 2025, non-oil exports reached approximately RO 6.885 billion ($17.9 billion), reflecting a growth rate of 10.5%. The industrial sector also saw an increase in its workforce, both Omanis and expatriates, reaching 248,000 workers—an increase of 3%. Meanwhile, the number of industrial establishments granted the National Product Identity reached 166, marking a 30% increase over the past period.
The Omani industrial sector continues to play an expanding role in supporting the national economy by increasing exports, achieving further successes in export operations and domestic market sales, and providing employment opportunities for citizens.
The sector contributes more than 9.5% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), confirming its vital role in enhancing the competitiveness of the Omani economy, diversifying income sources, reducing dependence on oil, and expanding the presence of Omani products in global markets.
During 2025, the country’s industrial sector recorded several achievements reflecting its strength and growing role in supporting the national economy. The contribution of manufacturing industries to GDP reached approximately RO 3.879 billion, with a growth rate of 7.2% compared to 2024.
The sector continues to attract both domestic and foreign investment annually, reaching RO 3.490 billion in 2025—an increase of 24.6%. This reflects growing investor confidence in this vital sector and strong interest in the favorable investment environment and incentives provided by the Sultanate to investors and business leaders seeking to establish more industrial facilities in the country.
The number of exemption requests continues to rise annually, with 439 requests approved last year, highlighting the effectiveness of the incentives and facilities offered to support industrial activity and enhance the competitiveness of national products. The government is working to further strengthen these policies and the attractive environment for industrial projects, while continuing to enhance sector-related initiatives and maintain the incentives and facilities provided to investors. This aims to boost the contribution of manufacturing industries and non-oil activities to GDP and the Omani economy, as well as to create more employment opportunities for Omanis in this evolving sector.
At the same time, the government is developing the legislative and regulatory framework of the industrial sector, improving procedural efficiency, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector.
These efforts contribute to raising the competitiveness of national products and attracting high-quality investments based on value addition and modern technologies, in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. The authorities concerned with industry and investment are moving forward in enhancing and supporting the Industrial Strategy 2040 through strategic programmes aimed at achieving key goals.
These include diversifying manufacturing industries and transforming them into technology- and knowledge-based activities; developing unique industrial products that improve public health and well-being; expanding the regional presence of Omani; upgrading manufacturing to advanced and cutting-edge technologies; and fostering a culture of industrial innovation.
The industrial strategy is working to achieve further successes in areas that include resource-based industries, capital-intensive industries, and knowledge-based industries. These include oil refining industries, as well as food industries and other important sectors.