Oman: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Oman

The Omani eggplant market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Oman

In value terms, eggplant production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 279%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Oman expanded notably to X tons per ha, increasing by 5.5% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 124%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average eggplant 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 eggplant harvested area in Oman fell slightly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Oman

Eggplant exports from Oman fell notably to X tons in 2022, waning by -40.9% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 450%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 460% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Oman, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (-16.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-18.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Oman, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-14.5% per year) and Bahrain (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($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 Bahrain (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were imported into Oman; picking up by 67% against 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 296% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 344% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Oman, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold. Yemen (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran stood at +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+19.1% per year) and Yemen (+16.6% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Oman, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran amounted to +27.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+20.9% per year) and Egypt (+70.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 108% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+31.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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