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Oman: Octyl Alcohol Market 2024

Octyl Alcohol Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Omani octyl alcohol market, when its value increased by 172% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Octyl alcohol consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Octyl Alcohol Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, the amount of octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof exported from Oman skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 478% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, octyl alcohol exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for octyl alcohol exports from Oman, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +1,265.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof exports from Oman.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +1,775.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average octyl alcohol export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +37.4% per year.

Octyl Alcohol Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, purchases abroad of octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 215% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, octyl alcohol imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest octyl alcohol supplier to Oman, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, octyl alcohol imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +51.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-16.5% per year) and China (-31.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest octyl alcohol suppliers to Oman, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +27.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average octyl alcohol import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, the United States and Germany, together comprising 33% of global consumption. India, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Pakistan, Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

What are the largest producers of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China, the United States and Singapore, together comprising 34% of global production. Germany, Saudi Arabia, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Japan, Poland, Venezuela and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

What are the leading suppliers of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) to Oman?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia, China and the United States appeared to be the largest lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols suppliers to Oman, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) in Oman?

In 2022, the average import price for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) amounted to $4,164 per ton, picking up by 39% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the octyl alcohol 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 20142263 - Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

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Oman

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Oman
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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