Oman: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Oman

The Omani gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant increase. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Oman

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from Oman skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bangladesh (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Oman

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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