Oman: Market for Bed Linen Of Cotton 2024

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Cotton in Oman

In 2022, the Omani bed linen of cotton market decreased by -44.6% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Exports from Oman

In 2022, shipments abroad of bed linen of cotton was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,889% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 1,857% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for bed linen of cotton exports from Oman, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen of cotton exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Somalia (X tons), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar stood at +28.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (+18.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+28.2% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for bed linen of cotton exports from Oman, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +32.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+70.9% per year) and Sweden (+48.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bed linen of cotton export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+33.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Imports into Oman

In 2022, the amount of bed linen of cotton imported into Oman dropped notably to X tons, reducing by -47.7% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main suppliers of bed linen of cotton imports to Oman, together comprising 87% of total imports. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen of cotton to Oman, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.6% per year) and Bahrain (-1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bed linen of cotton import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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