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Oman: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Omani talc and steatite market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Oman

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of talc and steatite increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for talc and steatite exports from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, talc and steatite exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar totaled $X per ton.

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 mixed trend patterns.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Oman

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of talc and steatite decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), India (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to Oman, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest talc and steatite suppliers to Oman, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for talc and steatite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were India, China and Brazil, together comprising 29% of global consumption. The United States, Turkey, Mexico, Japan, Pakistan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Germany, Finland, Indonesia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

What are the largest producers of talc and steatite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India, China and Brazil, with a combined 40% share of global production. Turkey, the United States, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, France, Mexico, Pakistan, Finland, Japan, Afghanistan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

What are the leading suppliers of talc and steatite to Oman?

In value terms, the largest talc and steatite suppliers to Oman were the United States, India and the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 96% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of talc and steatite from Oman?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for talc and steatite exports from Oman, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar, with a 27% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for talc and steatite in Oman?

In 2022, the average talc and steatite export price amounted to $525 per ton, growing by 34% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for talc and steatite in Oman?

The average talc and steatite import price stood at $590 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the talc and steatite 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.

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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
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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