Oman: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Oman

In 2023, the Omani cabbage market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Oman

In value terms, cabbage production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Oman contracted to X tons per ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cabbage yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the average cabbage yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cabbage harvested area in Oman reduced modestly to X ha in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2023, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of cabbage to Oman, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to X%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform