Oman: Bituminous Mixtures Market 2025

Bituminous Mixtures Market Size in Oman

The Omani bituminous mixtures market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bituminous Mixtures Production in Oman

In value terms, bituminous mixtures production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Bituminous Mixtures Exports

Exports from Oman

Bituminous mixtures exports from Oman soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 35% on the year before. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 899%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 711%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main destinations of bituminous mixtures exports from Oman, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +174.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest markets for bituminous mixtures exported from Oman worldwide, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +194.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bituminous mixtures export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bituminous Mixtures Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, the amount of bituminous mixtures imported into Oman skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 144% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of bituminous mixtures to Oman, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, bituminous mixtures imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +5.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bituminous mixtures to Oman, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at -4.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average bituminous mixtures import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -18.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Iran totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+3.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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