Oman: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in Oman

The Omani table linen market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +8.2% against 2020 indices. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Oman

In value terms, table linen production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +7.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of table linen, knitted or crocheted were exported from Oman; dropping by -31.6% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, table linen exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 171%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for table linen exports from Oman, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X kg), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +26.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+48.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+47.8% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen, knitted or crocheted exports from Oman, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar stood at +19.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+31.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+38.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($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 (-5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, table linen imports into Oman reduced notably to X tons, dropping by -34.8% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to Oman, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Pakistan, Turkey, Italy and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table linen suppliers to Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +19.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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