Oman: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Oman

After two years of decline, the Omani market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 2.3% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Oman

In 2021, exports of coated printing and writing papers from Oman surged to X tons, jumping by 38% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 95%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 42%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Oman, with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Yemen, Djibouti and Kuwait, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +38.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Oman worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Yemen, Djibouti and Kuwait, which together accounted for a further 23%.

India, with a CAGR of +42.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($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 Yemen (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Oman

Coated printing and writing paper imports into Oman reduced to X tons in 2021, falling by -7.6% compared with 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Oman, with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Indonesia, Germany, Singapore, Italy, Thailand, Finland, Austria, Japan and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Oman, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.3% per year) and Indonesia (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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