Oman: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Oman

The Omani vegetable and melon market stood at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Oman

In value terms, vegetable and melon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Oman stood at X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated buoyant growth 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, vegetable and melon yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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, approx. X ha of vegetables and melons were harvested in Oman; approximately equating the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables and melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), sevenfold. Saudi Arabia (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 the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($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 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

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables and melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable and melon to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. 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 stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Oman, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

The average vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly 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.

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