Oman: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Oman

The Omani non-corrugated paper box market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Oman

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Oman

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for non-corrugated paper box exported from Oman were Saudi Arabia ($X), Qatar ($X) and Yemen ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, the amount of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard imported into Oman expanded markedly to X tons, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier to Oman, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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