Oman: Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Market 2025

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Market Size in Oman

For the third year in a row, the Omani non-cotton terry towelling market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -38.2% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Non-cotton terry towelling consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Production in Oman

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 220%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, approx. X square meters of terry towelling (excluding of cotton) were exported from Oman; picking up by 65,513% on 2020 figures. 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.

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X square meters) was the main destination for non-cotton terry towelling exports from Oman, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cotton terry towelling exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Yemen was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+33.7% per year) and Qatar (-14.8% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for terry towelling (excluding of cotton) exports from Oman, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-5.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+37.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cotton terry towelling export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, waning by -62.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 185% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Imports

Imports into Oman

For the third year in a row, Oman recorded decline in supplies from abroad of terry towelling (excluding of cotton), which decreased by -83.3% to X square meters in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 935%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling imports reduced notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 560%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X square meters) constituted the largest non-cotton terry towelling supplier to Oman, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cotton terry towelling imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +27.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+24.9% per year) and Pakistan (-37.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of terry towelling (excluding of cotton) to Oman, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +73.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+51.3% per year) and Pakistan (-32.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cotton terry towelling import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 137% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Pakistan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+36.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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