Oman: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani lemon and lime market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Oman

In value terms, lemon and lime production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 -6.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Oman declined slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 lemons and limes production in Oman reached X ha, flattening at the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lemon and lime harvested area decreased by -0.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 69% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, shipments abroad of lemons and limes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a significant curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Oman, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar amounted to -19.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-8.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-31.5% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Oman, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled -16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-15.1% per year) and Iraq (-21.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Bahrain (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, lemon and lime imports into Oman contracted to X tons, dropping by -3.7% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 64%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Oman, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Oman, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +34.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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