Oman: Alums Market 2025

Alums Market Size in Oman

For the seventh consecutive year, the Omani alums market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 22% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw significant growth. Alums consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Alums Production in Oman

In value terms, alums production shrank rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 136,600%. Alums production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Alums Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2019, alums exports from Oman was estimated at X kg, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, alums exports totaled $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X kg) was the main destination for alums exports from Oman, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar totaled -59.4%.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar amounted to -76.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average alums export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Qatar.

From 2017 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to -41.7% per year.

Alums Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, the amount of alums imported into Oman skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 97% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 23,590% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alums imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 32,396% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest alums supplier to Oman, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, alums imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X kg), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+72.2% per year) and Germany (+85.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest alums suppliers to Oman were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 97% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +46.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average alums import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -24.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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