Oman: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Oman

The Omani dog and cat food market contracted notably to $X in 2021, which is down by -15.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +26.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Oman

In value terms, dog and cat food production reduced rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +27.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 54%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Oman

In 2021, shipments abroad of dog and cat food increased by 191% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 272%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 273%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Oman, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar amounted to +46.2%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for dog and cat food exports from Oman, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 2.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar totaled +63.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 43%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Oman

In 2021, imports of dog and cat food into Oman soared to X tons, with an increase of 17% on the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 291%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 471% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest dog and cat food supplier to Oman, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +24.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+20.5% per year) and Belgium (+38.8% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Oman, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +37.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+19.7% per year) and Slovenia (+135.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -20.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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