Oman: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Oman

The Omani market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers contracted notably to $X in 2021, waning by -18.6% 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). In general, consumption saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Oman

In 2021, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Oman soared to X tons, jumping by 447% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Oman, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Somalia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Yemen totaled +491.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (+413.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+39.5% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Oman, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Somalia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen totaled +477.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (+337.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+32.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -12.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 29%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Yemen (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Oman

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were imported into Oman; reducing by -7.4% against 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier to Oman, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-7.6% per year) and India (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Oman, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-7.9% per year) and India (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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