Oman: Comb Market 2025

Comb Market Size in Oman

The Omani comb market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. Comb consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Comb Production in Oman

In value terms, comb production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Comb Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, overseas shipments of combs and hair-slides decreased by -21.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 307% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, comb exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 342% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for comb exports from Oman, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, comb exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Somalia (X tons), sevenfold. Yemen (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (-4.0% per year) and Yemen (+53.0% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for combs and hair-slides exports from Oman, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled +16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+50.1% per year) and Somalia (+4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average comb export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($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 Somalia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Comb Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, imports of combs and hair-slides into Oman shrank to X tons, dropping by -14.6% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 235%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, comb imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 258%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Singapore (X kg) were the main suppliers of comb imports to Oman, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +46.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of combs and hair-slides to Oman, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +43.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+35.5% per year) and Singapore (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average comb import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, comb import price decreased by -19.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 34%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Singapore (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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