Oman: Motorised Invalid Carriage Market 2025

Motorised Invalid Carriage Market Size in Oman

The Omani motorised invalid carriage market shrank markedly to $X in 2021, dropping by -41.9% 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). In general, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, exports of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled from Oman contracted markedly to X units, which is down by -78.3% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,400% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,890%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Yemen (X units) were the main destinations of motorised invalid carriage exports from Oman, together comprising 80% of total exports. Moreover, motorised invalid carriage exports in Somalia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, the United Arab Emirates, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Somalia (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled exports from Oman, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Somalia amounted to +41.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Yemen (-87.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average motorised invalid carriage export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -45% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 153%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (+20.7%).

Motorised Invalid Carriage Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, approx. X units of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled were imported into Oman; waning by -53.1% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 184%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 184%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of motorised invalid carriage imports to Oman, together comprising 67% of total imports. Sri Lanka, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +100.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorised invalid carriage suppliers to Oman were China ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Sri Lanka, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese), the UK, Germany, Belgium, Turkey, Thailand and Japan, which together accounted for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +546.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motorised invalid carriage import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, motorised invalid carriage import price increased by +39.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+223.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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