Oman: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Oman

For the third consecutive year, the Omani durum wheat market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 7% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Oman

In value terms, durum wheat production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 220% against the previous year. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of durum wheat in Oman declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -11% on the year before. Overall, the yield showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The durum wheat harvested area in Oman rose to X ha in 2022, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 92%. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, overseas shipments of durum wheat increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 15,609%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 16,094% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of durum wheat exports from Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +42.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Oman, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar amounted to +55.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (-22.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+24.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 59% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Qatar (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, overseas purchases of durum wheat increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 3,073%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 2,026%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to Oman, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Yemen (with a CAGR of +120.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest durum wheat suppliers to Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and Yemen ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Yemen, with a CAGR of +97.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 29%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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