Oman: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Oman

For the sixth year in a row, the Omani plum and sloe market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Oman

Plum and sloe exports from Oman declined markedly to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant 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 attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure 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 Bahrain ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plums and sloes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest plum and sloe supplier to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth 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, plum and sloe import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Lebanon ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Syrian Arab Republic ($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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