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Metal Wool Price in Oman - 2021

Metal Wool Price in Oman (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average metal wool import price amounted to $3,486 per ton, falling by -7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal wool import price increased by +50.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,159 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($14,143 per ton), while the price for India ($1,404 per ton) 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 (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Wool Price in Oman (FOB) - 2022

The average metal wool export price stood at $1,709 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -32.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $3,415 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($3,360 per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($1,069 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 the United Arab Emirates (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Wool Imports in Oman

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel wool imported into Oman expanded to 367 tons, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 406 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal wool imports reduced to $1.3M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +23.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 82%.

Import of Metal Wool in Oman (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	259	648	716	552	28.7%
China	112	251	182	446	58.5%
Indonesia	93.0	92.1	63.1	66.4	-10.6%
Saudi Arabia	38.2	22.9	0.7	27.9	-9.9%
Hong Kong SAR	15.2	21.6	25.2	23.2	15.1%
India	24.3	38.1	173	1.2	-63.3%
Others	140	164	158	162	5.0%
Total	681	1,238	1,318	1,278	23.3%

Top Suppliers of Metal Wool to Oman in 2022:

China (290.2 tons)
United Arab Emirates (39.0 tons)
Indonesia (11.6 tons)
Saudi Arabia (8.8 tons)
Hong Kong SAR (6.7 tons)
India (0.9 tons)

Metal Wool Exports in Oman

In 2022, approx. 43 tons of iron or steel wool were exported from Oman; growing by 39% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +64.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal wool exports reduced to $73K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year.

Export of Metal Wool in Oman (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Saudi Arabia	39.5	26.6	25.5	31.7	-7.1%
Somalia	8.7	11.3	0.9	21.2	34.6%
Qatar	2.2	22.2	1.0	12.6	78.9%
United Arab Emirates	0.7	7.5	1.6	4.8	90.0%
Yemen	N/A	N/A	45.5	N/A	0%
Others	2.7	1.1	2.9	2.8	1.2%
Total	53.9	68.7	77.4	73.1	10.7%

Top Export Markets for Metal Wool from Oman in 2022:

Somalia (19.8 tons)
Saudi Arabia (16.2 tons)
Qatar (4.3 tons)
United Arab Emirates (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal wool market in Oman. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25991280 - Iron or steel wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, and gloves and the like

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Oman

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Trade (exports and imports) in Oman
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023