Oman: Candied Fruit Market 2024

Candied Fruit Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani candied fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a temperate expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Oman

In value terms, candied fruit production dropped dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a significant curtailment. Candied fruit production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of candied fruits in Oman totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The candied fruit harvested area in Oman totaled less than X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of candied fruits were exported from Oman; which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to Free Zones exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), twofold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Free Zones stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Free Zones ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruits exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Free Zones amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, 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 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, purchases abroad of candied fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of candied fruit to Oman, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled X%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruits to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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