Oman: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Omani barley market, when its value decreased by -9.2% to $X. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Barley Production in Oman

In value terms, barley production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in Oman skyrocketed to X tons per ha, growing by 21% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the average barley yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, the harvested area of barley in Oman surged to X ha, jumping by 16% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 107%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, overseas shipments of barley were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 571%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 445% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Oman, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Yemen totaled +32.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-11.8% per year) and Qatar (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the largest markets for barley exported from Oman worldwide.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +28.6%, saw 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 1.4%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Iran (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barley Imports

Imports into Oman

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of barley decreased by -5.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Oman, together accounting for 88% of total imports. Ukraine, Russia and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Oman, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina amounted to +29.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+24.0% per year) and Australia (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 23% 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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