Oman: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Oman

The Omani melon market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted significant growth. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Oman

In value terms, melon production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Oman totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 melons production in Oman rose slightly to X ha, picking up by X% against 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Melon Exports

Exports from Oman

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of melons decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Oman, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for melon exported from Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient expansion 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, melon export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Qatar ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, melon imports into Oman rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), sixfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Oman were Iran ($X), Jordan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. India and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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