Oman: Dried Onion Market 2025

Dried Onion Market Size in Oman

The Omani dried onion market contracted to $X in 2021, waning by -14% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Dried Onion Production in Oman

In value terms, dried onion production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Dried Onion Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, approx. X tons of dried onions were exported from Oman; dropping by -49.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 286% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried onion exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 304%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of dried onion exports from Oman.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 +154.9%).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried onion exports from Oman, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar totaled -14.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried onion export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -52.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, 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 (-12.7%).

Dried Onion Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, purchases abroad of dried onions increased by 5% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 81%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried onion imports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Yemen (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried onion to Oman, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, dried onion imports from Yemen exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Yemen amounted to +42.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+21.4% per year) and India (+19.1% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest dried onion suppliers to Oman, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +25.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 dried onion import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -21.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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