Oman: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Oman

The Omani non-refractory clay roofing tiles market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 3.9% 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). Overall, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Non-refractory clay roofing tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Oman

In 2022, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Oman surged to X tons, growing by 595% against the year before. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2,873% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,412% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Oman, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania totaled +32.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-30.9% per year) and Qatar (-46.1% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Oman, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tanzania totaled +39.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-26.1% per year) and Qatar (-36.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -26.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Qatar (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Oman

Non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports into Oman expanded remarkably to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 10% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports to Oman, together comprising 54% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +32.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Spain ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles suppliers to Oman, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Italy, India, Iran, China and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Iran, with a CAGR of +32.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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