The institutional framework governing the Sultanate of Oman’s manufacturing base has reached a quantitative turning point. Data released by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) confirms that the unified “Made in Oman” digital platform has officially registered 7,775 domestic products, with 7,496 products meeting rigorous national technical benchmarks to carry the verified Omani origin emblem. The surge in verified production coincides with a 7.2 percent growth in non-oil manufacturing exports, providing concrete empirical proof that Oman’s industrial diversification policy is shifting from regulatory design into tangible factory-floor output.
The institutional momentum reflects rapid structural scaling across the Sultanate’s industrial estates. Registered manufacturing establishments participating in the verification program rose from 383 facilities in 2024 to 467 in 2025, reaching 638 facilities in 2026. Concurrently, products authorized to carry the national logo jumped from 5,718 in 2025 to nearly 7,500 this year, supported by the issuance of 159 formal “Product Identity” certifications to national factories under the governance of Ministerial Decision No. 62/2023.
Expanding Industrial Footprint Across 23 Sectors
According to Eng. Khalid bin Sulaiman Al Qasabi, Director General of Industry at MOCIIP, the platform now indexes goods across twenty-three distinct industrial classifications. These range from heavy industrial categories—including primary metals, fabricated non-metallic minerals, petrochemicals, and electrical machinery—to consumer staples such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, medical disposables, textiles, furniture, perfumery, and luxury jewelry.
The platform functions as an exhaustive digital directory that categorizes domestic output according to the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), eliminating discovery barriers for global supply chain procurement officers and regional wholesalers. Access to the official certification is managed through a streamlined digital portal requiring verified technical data on raw material sourcing, production capacities, labor ratios, and industrial licensing, with applications processed free of charge within fifteen working days.
“The ‘Made in Oman’ emblem represents the sovereign visual identity of national industry, establishing consumer trust domestically while opening preferential procurement channels across international trade corridors.”
— Eng. Khalid bin Sulaiman Al Qasabi, Director General of Industry, MOCIIP
Enforcing In-Country Value Through Procurement Mandates
The economic impact of this digital taxonomy extends beyond brand recognition. Holding a certified “Product Identity” unlocks binding legal advantages established under national procurement laws, granting Omani products mandatory priority in state purchasing, major government infrastructure contracts, and state-owned enterprise tenders overseen by the Tender Board.
Eng. Idris bin Hassan Al Sinan, Head of Knowledge-Based Industries at the Directorate General of Industry, emphasized that this closed-loop procurement preference was instrumental in delivering the 7.2 percent surge in non-oil merchandise exports. By anchoring domestic demand within national factories, the initiative expands the domestic retention of capital—known as In-Country Value (ICV)—enabling local enterprises to scale production runs, lower marginal unit costs, and compete effectively across GCC and East African export destinations.
Modernizing the Regulatory Architecture of National Industry
To keep pace with structural shifts in the real economy, MOCIIP is currently revising the executive regulations governing the National Product Identity promulgated under Ministerial Decision 62/2023. A core objective of the forthcoming amendments is to broaden the legal definition of national origin to encompass digital software architectures, advanced technological solutions, and certified traditional artisanal industries, ensuring comprehensive coverage across both knowledge assets and physical manufacturing.
The Ministry has accompanied these regulatory enhancements with aggressive commercial visibility campaigns. Initiatives include a thirty-episode national television documentary series profiling domestic manufacturing plants, dedicated retail showcases featuring over a hundred domestic entrepreneurs during the Khareef Dhofar season, and targeted business-to-business exhibitions. By connecting automated compliance, procurement protection, and consumer education, Oman is constructing a robust industrial foundation designed to withstand global macroeconomic disruptions.
Source: Oman Daily Newspaper (جريدة عُمان) | Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion
