Oman: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Oman

In 2021, the Omani paper sack and bag market decreased by -2.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, posted strong growth. Paper sack and bag consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Oman

In value terms, paper sack and bag production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Oman

In 2021, the amount of paper sacks and bags exported from Oman amounted to X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of paper sack and bag exports from Oman, together comprising 70% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +43.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper sack and bag exported from Oman worldwide, together accounting for 76% of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +38.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper sack and bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 9.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Oman

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper sacks and bags decreased by -19% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper sack and bag to Oman, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, paper sack and bag imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), sevenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+28.0% per year) and China (+19.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper sacks and bags to Oman, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +12.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+30.4% per year) and China (+15.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper sack and bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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