About the report
This report provides insights on the regulatory and procedural obstacles to trade faced by Omani companies based on a comprehensive survey of exporters and importers. It provides a better understanding of the hurdles that hold back exporters and importers, and identifies potential bottlenecks related to trade procedures and cross-border operations.
The survey reveals that roughly half of the exporters in Oman are facing challenges related to regulatory and procedural obstacles to trade. Tackling the burdensome non-tariff measures within the Middle East and North Africa region is key for Omani exporters to benefit from the regional trade agreements.
The report recommends improving the transparency and capacity in regional borders, as well as promote a regional dialogue to improve quality infrastructure.
The NTM Business Survey in Oman has been implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Oman and the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (Ithraa). Ithraa interviewed Omani businesses on their experiences and organized the national stakeholder meetings.
This project in Oman is supported by the financial assistance of Aid for Trade Initiative in the Arab States (AfTIAS).