Oman: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Oman

The Omani sanitary towel and diaper market shrank to $X in 2021, reducing by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by +0.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Oman

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 576%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Oman

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, when their volume decreased by -23.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,255%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,508% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from Oman, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +20.5%.

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 35% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+10.4%).

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Oman

Sanitary towel and diaper imports into Oman fell to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -9% compared with 2020. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 221%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 189%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Oman, together accounting for 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Egypt and Germany, which together accounted for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +73.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to Oman, together accounting for 87% of total imports. China, Turkey and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.6%.

China, with a CAGR of +79.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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