Oman: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in Oman

The Omani newspaper market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.3% against 2020 indices. Newspaper consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Production in Oman

In value terms, newspaper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Newspaper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, overseas shipments of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 20% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30,025%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, newspaper exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30,653% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from Oman, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, newspaper exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X units), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar stood at +466.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+143.6% per year) and Turkey (+107.1% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for newspapers, journals and periodicals exports from Oman, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +457.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+82.4% per year) and Kuwait (+23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -23.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 162%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bahrain (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, purchases abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals was finally on the rise to reach X units after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a sharp descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a dramatic curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X units), Kuwait (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to Oman, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Egypt, Qatar, the UK and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of -18.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X) were the largest newspaper suppliers to Oman, together comprising 67% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of -6.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 70%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Egypt ($X per unit) 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 (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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