Oman: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Omani cereal 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Cereal Production in Oman

In value terms, cereal production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cereal production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cereals in Oman declined to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. In general, the yield indicated a pronounced 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, cereal yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The cereal yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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.

The cereal harvested area in Oman declined to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a moderate 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, cereal harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cereal harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereals decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cereal exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted 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 cereal exports from Oman, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among 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 cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, purchases abroad of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible 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%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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