Oman: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Oman

The Omani vegetable market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Oman

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Oman reached X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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 vegetable harvested area in Oman shrank to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), more than tenfold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Oman, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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