Oman: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Oman

After three years of growth, the Omani root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight increase. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Root And Tuber Production in Oman

In value terms, root and tuber production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Oman reached X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in Oman rose markedly to X ha, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported from Oman; picking up by X% on the year before. In general, exports saw a significant increase. 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 hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Qatar ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Yemen ($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.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, supplies from abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Oman, together comprising X% of total imports. Pakistan, Lebanon, Germany, the Netherlands, Iran, Belgium, France and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest root and tuber suppliers to Oman, with a combined X% share of total imports. Pakistan, Lebanon, Germany, the Netherlands, Iran, Belgium, France and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable 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, root and tuber import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. 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 attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Egypt ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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