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Oman: Chestnut Market 2025

Chestnut Market Size in Oman

In 2021, the Omani chestnut market decreased by -30.9% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. Chestnut consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Chestnut Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, shipments abroad of chestnuts increased by 104% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chestnut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 374%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for chestnut exports from Oman, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, chestnut exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +16.0%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for chestnut exports from Oman, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar stood at +13.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chestnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -22.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+34.6%).

Chestnut Imports

Imports into Oman

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of chestnuts decreased by -7.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 401%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, chestnut imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 357%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of chestnut imports to Oman, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +23.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chestnut to Oman, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 30% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +38.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+22.1% per year) and France (+38.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chestnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 55%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chestnuts in the world?

The country with the largest volume of chestnut consumption was China, comprising approx. 80% of total volume. Moreover, chestnut consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Bolivia, more than tenfold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of chestnuts in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of chestnut production, comprising approx. 81% of total volume. Moreover, chestnut production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bolivia, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey, with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chestnuts to Oman?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of chestnut to Oman, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8.1% share.

What is the average export price for chestnuts in Oman?

The average chestnut export price stood at $3,733 per ton in 2018, surging by 14% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for chestnuts in Oman?

In 2021, the average chestnut import price amounted to $1,609 per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chestnut market in Oman. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 220 - Chestnuts

Country coverage:

Oman

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Oman
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024