Oman: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani watermelon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Watermelon Production in Oman

In value terms, watermelon production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of watermelons in Oman reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average watermelon 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 watermelon harvested area in Oman totaled X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, shipments abroad of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Oman, together accounting for X% of total exports. Qatar and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for watermelon exported from Oman worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Qatar and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, the amount of watermelons imported into Oman surged to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main watermelon supplier to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran stood at X%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Iran amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

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