Oman: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Omani grain market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Grain Production in Oman

In value terms, grain production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Oman reduced to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, the yield indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average grain yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year. 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 cereal grains were harvested in Oman; waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, grain exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Oman, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iran ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grain Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Oman, together comprising X% of total imports. Pakistan, Brazil, India, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Germany, Canada and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to Oman were Argentina ($X), Russia ($X) and Australia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. India, Pakistan, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Germany, Ukraine and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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