Oman: Antimony Market 2025

Antimony Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in the Omani antimony market, when its value decreased by -92.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption faced a sharp shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Antimony Production in Oman

In value terms, antimony production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Antimony Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, exports of antimony from Oman skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 240% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, antimony exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), India (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of antimony exports from Oman, with a combined 47% share of total exports.

From 2020 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +248.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), India ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for antimony exported from Oman worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +451.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 101%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+60.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Antimony Imports

Imports into Oman

For the fourth year in a row, Oman recorded decline in purchases abroad of antimony, which decreased by -37.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antimony imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest antimony supplier to Oman, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, antimony imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to -19.6%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of antimony to Oman, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -18.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 42%. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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