Oman: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Oman

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Omani paper tablecloths market, when its value increased by 12% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Oman

In value terms, paper tablecloths production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 109% against the previous year. Paper tablecloths production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, paper tablecloths exports from Oman was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 8.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 585%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 824% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Oman, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, paper tablecloths exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Somalia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +93.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (-5.9% per year) and Tanzania (+127.8% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from Oman, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at +47.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+117.6% per year) and Somalia (-5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Somalia (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper tablecloths and serviettes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths to Oman, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, paper tablecloths imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-21.3% per year) and Italy (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths suppliers to Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of -5.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Kuwait ($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 (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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