Plasterboard (paper faced) exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Oman exported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $24.7 million (155.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $57.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.7M | 155.3K t |
| 2023 | $52.7M | 208.2K t |
| 2022 | $57.3M | 248.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 149.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 123.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 124.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 118.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 93.5K t |
Where Oman exports plasterboard (paper faced) to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $17.0M | 69% |
| Qatar | $4.8M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Mauritius | $576K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $217K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $116K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $104K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $44K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $26K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 45% below the world average of $0.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Oman plasterboard (paper faced) exports (HS 6809.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) exported by Oman?
Oman exported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy plasterboard (paper faced) from Oman?
India was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Qatar (20%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 507% on the year.
What is the average export price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plasterboard (paper faced) from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $57.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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