Oman: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Oman

The Omani market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Oman

In 2022, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Oman fell modestly to X tons, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India 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 Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($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 Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Oman

In 2022, overseas purchases of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), India (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Oman, together comprising X% of total imports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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