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Oman’s Jan-May trade surplus widens 37%

July 27, 2026·ZawyaEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's widening trade surplus reflects elevated hydrocarbon export values and historically constrained non-oil merchandise trade, a pattern common across GCC economies as crude and gas prices remain elevated relative to pre-pandemic levels. The expansion of trade surpluses in the Sultanate has historically correlated with broader Gulf fiscal conditions and external account strength, though Oman's narrower economic base and lower oil reserves relative to peers mean trade dynamics carry distinct sensitivity to commodity cycles. Such merchandise trade shifts have historically influenced regional Central Bank foreign asset positions and liquidity management frameworks across the GCC monetary system.

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