Oman: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Omani garlic market, when its value decreased by -3.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Garlic Production in Oman

In value terms, garlic production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of garlic in Oman stood at X tons per ha, with an increase of 3.7% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 82% against the previous year. The garlic yield peaked 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in Oman was estimated at X ha, growing by 3.7% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 133% against the previous year. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Oman

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of garlic decreased by -0.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and China (X kg) were the main destinations of garlic exports from Oman, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for garlic exported from Oman were Somalia ($X), Qatar ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +1.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 27%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Saudi Arabia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were imported into Oman; rising by 8.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest garlic supplier to Oman, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +13.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.1% per year) and Sri Lanka (+79.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest garlic suppliers to Oman were China ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +74.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -15.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly 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 ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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