Oman: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Oman

The Omani cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Oman

In value terms, cabbage production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 246% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Oman stood at X tons per ha, growing by 7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage yield decreased by -5.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by 55%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average cabbage yield remained 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.

The cabbage harvested area in Oman was estimated at X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 181% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -63.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 147%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 213%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Oman, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -19.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+1.2% per year) and Kuwait (+1.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Oman, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at -18.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+46.1% per year) and Bahrain (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 93% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild increase. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Qatar (+25.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Oman

Cabbage imports into Oman declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -83.2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 50%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main cabbage supplier to Oman, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled -14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+6.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-39.9% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Oman, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran totaled -12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+12.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-35.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 29%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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