Oman: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw prominent growth. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Oman

In value terms, vegetable production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Oman amounted to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the yield enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Oman; standing approx. at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (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 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, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled 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

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Oman, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Oman, with a combined X% share of total imports. Jordan, Iran, China, Pakistan and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform