Oman: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Oman

After five years of growth, the Omani garlic market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Garlic Production in Oman

In value terms, garlic production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of garlic in Oman amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in Oman stood at X ha, picking up by X% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Garlic Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of garlic exported from Oman declined to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Somalia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Somalia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, garlic export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Somalia ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were imported into Oman; shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest garlic supplier to Oman, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $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