Oman: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Oman

The Omani green bean market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed significant growth. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Oman

In value terms, green bean production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Oman was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded 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.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of green beans were harvested in Oman; approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of green beans exported from Oman shrank markedly to X tons, reducing by -30.1% on 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 151%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Oman, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-20.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.9% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Oman, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan totaled -10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 87%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 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 Japan (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, the amount of green beans imported into Oman fell to X tons, with a decrease of -5.3% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 201% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Oman, together accounting for 83% of total imports. Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +94.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Oman, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan totaled +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+90.2% per year) and Iran (+18.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 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 Malaysia (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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