Oman: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Oman

The Omani market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded markedly to $X in 2021, growing by 8.8% 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +22.0% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Oman

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 84% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 147%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 121%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Oman, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Pakistan amounted to +143.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+148.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-13.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Oman worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +136.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($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 (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Oman

In 2021, the amount of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imported into Oman soared to X tons, increasing by 17% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +43.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +41.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Oman, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled +45.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+29.5% per year) and Indonesia (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Oman, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia stood at +50.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+27.1% per year) and Indonesia (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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