Oman: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Oman

In 2021, the Omani market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Oman

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by -50.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 213% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 259%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Oman, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +23.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), Qatar ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Oman worldwide, together accounting for 85% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 15%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +35.5%, 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

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -9.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by +40.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Oman

For the fourth year in a row, Oman recorded decline in purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which decreased by -6.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Oman, with a 26% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -21.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+12.2% per year) and India (+23.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Oman, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at -17.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+12.1% per year) and India (+18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) import price decreased by -29.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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