Oman: Toilet Paper Market 2025

Toilet Paper Market Size in Oman

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Omani toilet paper market, when its value decreased by -13.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Toilet Paper Production in Oman

In value terms, toilet paper production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 85%. Toilet paper production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, shipments abroad of toilet paper decreased by -35% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toilet paper exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for toilet paper exports from Oman, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet paper exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar stood at +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-21.2% per year) and Yemen (+54.8% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for toilet paper exports from Oman, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar totaled +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-21.8% per year) and Yemen (+18.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average toilet paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, purchases abroad of toilet paper decreased by -11% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to Oman, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet paper imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-4.7% per year) and Italy (+17.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest toilet paper suppliers to Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 93% of total imports. India and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.8%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +58.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average toilet paper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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