Wood charcoal market in Oman

Earlier Report Observations

The wood charcoal market in Oman grew from 21 040 t in 2018 to a peak of 24 617 t in 2020. This increase was driven by cultural traditions favoring outdoor cooking, which sustained demand, and the availability of local raw materials for production. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, altering trade flows and consumption patterns, further contributing to market growth.

From 2021 onward, the market size gradually declined, reaching 21 939 t in 2023. This contraction coincided with the post-pandemic recovery of supply chains and a broader trend of falling charcoal imports. Throughout this period, no major regulatory changes or new market entrants were reported, allowing the market to adjust without external shocks.

Domestic charcoal production in Oman rose steadily at an average annual rate of 1.8%, reaching 8 283 t in 2023. Imports, despite a long-term downward trend, surged to 19 712 t in 2024, with the average import price increasing by 2.8% to $840 per ton. Cultural preferences and raw material availability remained key determinants of market dynamics.

Production wood charcoal in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Oman's wood charcoal production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 7,684 tonnes of wood charcoal, marking a 2.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oman in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports wood charcoal from Oman

Exports in kind, t

Wood charcoal exports from Oman declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Oman exported 315 tonnes of wood charcoal, which represents a significant decrease of 47.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell sharply by 96.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 67.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oman in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Oman's wood charcoal exports were heavily dependent on the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for 90.2% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oman in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Wood charcoal exports from Oman declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, Oman exported wood charcoal worth 312,000 US dollars, reflecting a gradual decline of 4.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 87.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -49.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oman in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates remained the primary destination for Oman's wood charcoal exports in value terms, capturing 72.1% of total export flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oman in value, 2017-2020

Imports wood charcoal to Oman

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Oman's wood charcoal imports increased. In 2020, Oman imported 17,247 tonnes of wood charcoal, which is 1.3% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 26.2%, with an average annual decline of 9.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 17,021 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 23.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oman in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the core sources for Oman's wood charcoal imports in volume terms were the United Arab Emirates (47.1% of imports), Indonesia (16.9% of imports), and Vietnam (9.0% of imports). Together, these three countries accounted for 73.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oman in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Oman's wood charcoal imports declined in value terms. In 2020, Oman imported wood charcoal worth a total of [value_last_year] thousand US dollars, which is 6.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 15.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.8%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 8,885 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 11.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oman in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Oman's wood charcoal imports in value terms were the United Arab Emirates (53.0% of imports), Indonesia (12.9% of imports), and China (11.7% of imports). This group collectively represented 77.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oman in value, 2017-2020