Production of Polyester Fiber from PET Bottles

Polyethylene terephthalate bottle waste is abundant in the Sultanate of Oman, but there are no manufacturers producing fiber flakes, so it is exported to the international market.

Location

N/A

Capital

919,000 OMR

Payback

6 Years

Duration

1.6 Years

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Airport

Port

Free Zone

Industrial Estate

Sector's Highlights

GDP Contribution

10 %

Of Oman’s total GDP

2025

Sector Employment

250 K

Jobs with 1 % y-o-y growth

2024

Sector EmploymentS

300 $

2030

Sector's Incentives

Up to 10 years of corporate tax exemptions for manufacturing projects.

Long-term land leasing options at competitive rates to facilitate industrial growth.

Duty-free imports for machinery, raw materials, and equipment needed for manufacturing.

R&D Partnerships: 40% cost-sharing for Industry 4.0 pilot projects.

Export Acceleration: Customs exemptions for 71 countries across 15 trade agreements.

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