Oman: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2022

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Oman

In 2021, the Omani market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a notable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Oman

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a mild increase. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Yemen (X tons), twofold.

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

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Yemen (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Oman

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reduced notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 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 non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), eightfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with less than X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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