Oman: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster 2025

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Oman

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Omani market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Oman

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Exports from Oman

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster, when their volume decreased by X% to X square meters. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X square meters), more than tenfold. Saudi Arabia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster amounted to $X per square meter, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Imports into Oman

In 2022, purchases abroad of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster was finally on the rise to reach X square meters after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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