Oman: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Oman

The Omani artichoke market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, reducing by -82.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Oman

In value terms, artichoke production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of artichokes in Oman amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The artichoke harvested area in Oman was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of artichokes exported from Oman surged to X tons, rising by 33% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 384%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, artichoke exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 198%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for artichoke exports from Oman, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain totaled +49.8%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for artichokes exports from Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain stood at +35.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average artichoke export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -25.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to -9.5% per year.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Oman

Artichoke imports into Oman contracted notably to X tons in 2022, declining by -36.6% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 297% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 408%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X kg), Qatar (X kg) and Lebanon (X kg) were the main suppliers of artichoke imports to Oman, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +62.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Qatar ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest artichoke suppliers to Oman, together accounting for 54% of total imports. Lebanon, France, Morocco, India, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +76.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average artichoke import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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