Oman: Banana And Plantain Market 2025

Banana And Plantain Market Size in Oman

The Omani banana and plantain market reduced rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -22.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Banana And Plantain Production in Oman

In value terms, banana and plantain production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Banana and plantain production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average banana and plantain yield in Oman reduced modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 0.8%. Over the period under review, the average banana and plantain yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 bananas and plantains were harvested in Oman; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 10% against the previous year. The banana and plantain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Banana And Plantain Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of bananas and plantains exported from Oman contracted dramatically to X tons, waning by -59.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 147%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, banana and plantain exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 117%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for banana and plantain exports from Oman, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, banana and plantain exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain amounted to +57.2%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bananas and plantains exports from Oman, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain stood at +69.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average banana and plantain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 148% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Banana And Plantain Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, imports of bananas and plantains into Oman shrank sharply to X tons, dropping by -36.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, banana and plantain imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main banana and plantain supplier to Oman, with a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +10.6%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bananas and plantains to Oman, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +10.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average banana and plantain import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 the Philippines ($X per ton), while the price for India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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