Wood in the rough market in Oman

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market volume for wood in the rough in Oman grew from 42 620 t to 44 431 t, supported by reliance on high-quality imported teak and government-backed training programs for young artisans that bolstered traditional woodcraft demand. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when the market shrank to 41 983 t, as labor market strains—particularly a mismatch between new graduates and job availability—reduced demand in construction and woodworking. By 2021, initiatives under Vision Oman 2040 aimed at improving the business climate and supporting non-oil sectors helped stabilize the market at 42 056 t.

A major expansion occurred from 2022 onward, with market volume jumping to 56 858 t in 2022 and reaching 59 280 t in 2023. This surge was primarily fueled by a booming construction sector, driven by large-scale government investments and projects that sharply increased demand for construction timber. Concurrently, the development of fairer policies and legislation under Vision Oman 2040 enhanced the operating environment for wood industries.

Underlying this growth was a shift in consumer preference toward processed wood for interior applications like stair railings, alongside the introduction of advanced carpentry machinery from local suppliers, which raised productivity and output quality. These elements, combined with a sustained focus on human capital development and technological solutions, shaped a dynamic market throughout the period.

Production wood in the rough in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Oman's production of wood in the rough increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 33 396 tonnes, marking a slight rise of 2.5% compared to 2019. 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 in the rough from Oman

Exports in kind, t

Oman's exports of wood in the rough increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 609 tonnes, which is 304.1% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 2 321.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 189.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Oman's exports of wood in the rough were largely concentrated on Yemen, which accounted for 73.0% of total flows. Other countries together formed the residual {rest_share}%.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest {context} {volume} was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 18 times. In 2020, wood in the rough exports from Oman reached 525 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 27.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 30 thousand US dollars in 2018. The largest decline of 72.1% was recorded in 2018, while the largest increase of 1 298.3% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, and the Netherlands were the main markets for Oman's wood in the rough exports in value terms. Yemen accounted for 53.1% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 15.1%, and the Netherlands for 11.9%, together representing 80.0% of total flows.

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 in the rough to Oman

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Oman's imports of wood in the rough amounted to 11 196 tonnes, indicating a robust drop of 10.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.5%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%. The minimum value was 11 114 tonnes in 2018. The largest decline of 19.1% was recorded in 2018, while the largest increase of 12.5% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, and Germany were the primary suppliers of wood in the rough to Oman in kind. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 58.0% of imports, Finland for 10.6%, and Germany for 8.9%, jointly representing 77.5% of total imports.

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

In 2020, Oman imported approximately 7 018 thousand US dollars of wood in the rough, showing a significant decline of 12.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 28.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 10.6%. The largest decline of 23.2% was recorded in 2018, while the largest increase of 6.3% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, and Germany formed the main group of destinations for Oman's wood in the rough imports in value terms. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 60.0% of imports, Finland for 10.7%, and Germany for 9.4%, with a combined share of 80.2% of total flows.

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

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