Oman: Photo-Copying Apparatus Market 2023

Photo-Copying Apparatus Market Size in Oman

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Omani photo-copying apparatus market, when its value increased by 2.5% to $X. Overall, consumption posted moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, shipments abroad of photo-copying apparatus decreased by -32% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 184% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X units) was the main destination for photo-copying apparatus exports from Oman, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, photo-copying apparatus exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X units), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Yemen stood at +17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+45.4% per year) and Iran (+26.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for photo-copying apparatus exported from Oman were Qatar ($X), Yemen ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 85% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +39.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photo-copying apparatus export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 48% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, photo-copying apparatus export price increased by +178.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, overseas purchases of photo-copying apparatus were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 544% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) constituted the largest photo-copying apparatus supplier to Oman, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, photo-copying apparatus imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (0.0% per year) and China (+24.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photo-copying apparatus to Oman, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.7% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average photo-copying apparatus import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-5.1%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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