Oman: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani grain market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Grain Production in Oman

In value terms, grain production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of grain in Oman reduced to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, grain yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area in Oman contracted to X ha in 2022, declining by X% against 2021. Overall, the total harvested area indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, grain harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of grain, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, grain exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Oman, together comprising X% 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iran ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for grain exported from Oman worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grain Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, overseas purchases of grain decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion 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 increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Oman, with a combined X% share of total imports. Pakistan, Brazil, India, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Germany, Canada and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to Oman were Argentina ($X), Russia ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. India, Pakistan, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Germany, Ukraine and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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