Oman: Chalk And Dolomite Market 2024

Chalk And Dolomite Market Size in Oman

After three years of growth, the Omani chalk and dolomite market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Chalk and dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chalk And Dolomite Production in Oman

In value terms, chalk and dolomite production rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Chalk And Dolomite Exports

Exports from Oman

Chalk and dolomite exports from Oman soared to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for chalk and dolomite exports from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chalk and dolomite exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India totaled X%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for chalk and dolomite exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chalk and dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%).

Chalk And Dolomite Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2023, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into Oman; rising by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) constituted the largest chalk and dolomite supplier to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk and dolomite imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and China ($X) were the largest chalk and dolomite suppliers to Oman, together comprising X% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average chalk and dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform