Oman: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Omani fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Fruit Production in Oman

In value terms, fruit production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate 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, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Oman reduced slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the yield 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, fruit yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 fruits production in Oman contracted slightly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a slight 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fruits exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, fruit imports into Oman reduced remarkably to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Oman, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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