Oman: Women Hosiery Market 2025

Women Hosiery Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani women hosiery market increased by 2.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Women Hosiery Production in Oman

In value terms, women hosiery production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Women Hosiery Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery exported from Oman skyrocketed to X pairs, jumping by 45% on the previous year. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 548% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X pairs in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, women hosiery exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 677% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X pairs) was the main destination for women hosiery exports from Oman, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia (X pairs), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar stood at +58.4%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for socks, stockings and other women's hosiery exports from Oman, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Somalia ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled +43.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average women hosiery export price amounted to $X per pair, which is down by -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Qatar ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Somalia amounted to $X per pair.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (-9.4%).

Women Hosiery Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, supplies from abroad of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery was finally on the rise to reach X pairs for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports posted moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 77%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X pairs. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women hosiery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X pairs) constituted the largest women hosiery supplier to Oman, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, women hosiery imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X pairs), twofold. India (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.7% per year) and India (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery to Oman, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +17.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.7% per year) and India (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average women hosiery import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, declining by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, women hosiery import price increased by +19.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 42%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per pair. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 ($X per pair), while the price for Egypt ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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