Oman: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Oman

The Omani pumpkin market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Oman

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Oman amounted to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pumpkin yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pumpkin harvested area in Oman rose significantly to X ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Oman

Pumpkin exports from Oman surged to X tons in 2022, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pumpkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was 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 a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pumpkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X tons), sevenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Oman were Iran ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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