Oman: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Oman

After four years of growth, the Omani lettuce and chicory market decreased by -18.6% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Oman

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Oman stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 lettuce and chicory production in Oman totaled less than X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, lettuce and chicory exports from Oman contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -12.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Oman, together comprising 83% of total exports. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Oman worldwide, together comprising 81% of total exports. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +24.3%, 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

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, 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 Saudi Arabia (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory, when their volume decreased by -18.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 357%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Oman, with a combined 96% 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 Iran (with a CAGR of +80.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iran ($X) and Jordan ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of +72.4%, 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

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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