Oman: Market for Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) 2025

Market Size for Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) in Oman

The Omani nuts (prepared or preserved) market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) in Oman

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 269% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved)

Exports from Oman

In 2021, overseas shipments of nuts (prepared or preserved) decreased by -33.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,979% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 2,338% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of nuts (prepared or preserved) exports from Oman, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Yemen (with a CAGR of +3,844.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for nuts (prepared or preserved) exports from Oman, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with a 31% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at +76.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+2,116.7% per year) and India (+62.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nuts (prepared or preserved) export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -25.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 92%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved)

Imports into Oman

In 2021, approx. X tons of nuts (prepared or preserved) were imported into Oman; increasing by 19% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of nuts (prepared or preserved) to Oman, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, nuts (prepared or preserved) imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sri Lanka (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+36.2% per year) and Sri Lanka (+29.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nuts (prepared or preserved) to Oman, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+14.1% per year) and the United States (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average nuts (prepared or preserved) import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 37%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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