Oman: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2025

Market Size for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in Oman

The Omani printers and copying machines market fell markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -45.1% 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). Overall, consumption, however, posted measured growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports from Oman

In 2021, overseas shipments of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 5,075% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4,308%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X units) was the main destination for printers and copying machines exports from Oman, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, printers and copying machines exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X units), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Yemen amounted to -18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+27.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for printers and copying machines exported from Oman were Yemen ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Sudan and India, which together accounted for a further 0.9%.

India, with a CAGR of +32.9%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average printers and copying machines export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 53%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Qatar (+33.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports into Oman

In 2021, imports of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines into Oman contracted sharply to X units, which is down by -46% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 213%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 170%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) constituted the largest supplier of printers and copying machines to Oman, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, printers and copying machines imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Qatar (X units), more than tenfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Qatar (+66.4% per year) and China (-22.8% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines to Oman, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Qatar (+54.9% per year) and China (-16.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average printers and copying machines import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 90%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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