Oman: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Oman

The Omani chili and pepper market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Oman

In value terms, chili and pepper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 477% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Oman rose significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 9.7% on 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 486%. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of chilies and peppers (green) production in Oman declined to X ha, dropping by -7.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 106% against the previous year. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) exported from Oman amounted to X tons, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Oman, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain totaled +37.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+20.2% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Oman, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain totaled +30.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+12.6% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Kuwait (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into Oman; waning by -6.8% against 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 90%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest chili and pepper supplier to Oman, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +30.0%.

In value terms, India ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Oman.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +45.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 75% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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