Authentic Omani frankincense, the historic Dhofar resin— Trade Data & Verified Sources
Dhofar's frankincense trees produce the resin that built Oman's ancient trade routes — now supplying wellness, fragrance, and specialty-food buyers globally.
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5-year export value
Why Oman
Sourcing frankincense from Oman
Frankincense is Oman's most iconic export heritage: the Boswellia sacra trees of Dhofar produced the resin that built the ancient overland and maritime incense trade routes linking southern Arabia to the Mediterranean and beyond. The Land of Frankincense UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dhofar preserves the historic groves and trading posts at the center of that trade.
Today's trade in Omani frankincense is modest in dollar terms compared to Oman's bulk commodity exports — but it carries outsized brand value for wellness, fragrance, and specialty-food buyers seeking authentic, single-origin Boswellia sacra resin. UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait are the leading regional buyers.
Trade data
Top destination markets
| Country | 2024 value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $473.3K | 49.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $272.5K | 28.6% |
| Kuwait | $64.6K | 6.8% |
| Qatar | $39.0K | 4.1% |
| Austria | $17.6K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $15.9K | 1.7% |
| China | $14.7K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $13.4K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $10.8K | 1.1% |
| Somalia | $6.9K | 0.7% |
Suppliers
Omani suppliers
FAQ
Questions about sourcing frankincense from Oman
- Where can I buy authentic frankincense from Oman?
- Oman exported $952.6K of natural gum resins including frankincense (HS 130190) in 2024. Dhofar, in southern Oman, is the historic source region for Boswellia sacra resin. See verified Omani suppliers below.
- Who are the top buyers of Omani frankincense?
- United Arab Emirates is the largest buyer at 49.7% of Oman's 2024 exports in this category, followed by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
- Is Omani frankincense a large export category?
- By trade value it is small — $952.6K in 2024 — compared to Oman's bulk commodity exports. Its significance is heritage and brand value: Dhofar's Boswellia sacra resin is considered among the world's finest frankincense.
- How has demand for Omani frankincense changed recently?
- Exports in this category were valued at $952.6K in 2024, a +62.0% change year-over-year.
Underlying trade data: HS 130190
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