Oman: Market for Flaked or Rolled Cereals 2025

Market Size for Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Oman

In 2022, the Omani flaked or rolled cereal market decreased by -2.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, posted a resilient increase. Flaked or rolled cereal consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Oman

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 77%. Flaked or rolled cereal production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Exports from Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of flaked or rolled cereals were exported from Oman; with an increase of 13% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 593% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 648% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for flaked or rolled cereal exports from Oman, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, flaked or rolled cereal exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Yemen (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+47.0% per year) and Qatar (-24.7% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for flaked or rolled cereals exports from Oman, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to +29.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+36.0% per year) and Qatar (-10.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, flaked or rolled cereal export price increased by +15.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Qatar (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Imports into Oman

In 2022, the amount of flaked or rolled cereals imported into Oman contracted dramatically to X tons, declining by -23% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of flaked or rolled cereal imports to Oman, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Ukraine, Singapore and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +38.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flaked or rolled cereal suppliers to Oman were Malaysia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Singapore ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +36.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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