Oman: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Oman

The Omani market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a moderate expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Oman

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exported from Oman contracted notably to X tons, with a decrease of -44.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 883%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 771% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Oman, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), ninefold. Tanzania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +38.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+2.6% per year) and Tanzania (+19.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports from Oman, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +23.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (-10.5% per year) and Egypt (-18.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports into Oman

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -2.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 425%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 308% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier to Oman, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (+11.0% per year) and India (+31.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Oman, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+52.1% per year) and Kenya (+11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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