Oman: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Oman

The Omani non-corrugated paper box market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +7.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Oman

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 48%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by -11.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 412% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 316%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-corrugated paper box exports from Oman, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +85.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Yemen ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-corrugated paper box exported from Oman worldwide, together comprising 94% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +53.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Saudi Arabia (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard into Oman was estimated at X tons, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 136% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-corrugated paper box to Oman, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+1.1% per year) and Kuwait (+27.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Oman, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-1.5% per year) and Kuwait (+19.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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