Oman: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Oman

The Omani market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -9.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +74.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Oman

In 2021, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -86.7% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 143%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 184% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Oman, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled -6.4%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Oman.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -1.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 55%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +4.9% per year.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Oman

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into Oman; dropping by -6.1% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 113%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Oman, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+11.3% per year) and Malaysia (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Oman, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+9.3% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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