Oman: Chicken Egg Market 2025

Chicken Egg Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani chicken egg market decreased by -8.8% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a resilient increase. Chicken egg consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Chicken Egg Production in Oman

In value terms, chicken egg production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 51%. Chicken egg production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports from Oman

Chicken egg exports from Oman fell markedly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -57.7% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 101%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 93%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken egg exports from Oman, together comprising 99% 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 +89.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken egg exported from Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +75.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chicken egg export price increased by +60.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Greece (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chicken eggs decreased by -3.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 69%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken egg imports to Oman, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Ukraine, Egypt, Iran, the United States and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +62.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken egg suppliers to Oman were Turkey ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +65.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average chicken egg import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -17.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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