Oman: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Oman

The Omani onion and shallot market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Oman

In value terms, onion and shallot production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 -8.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 78%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Oman totaled X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 9.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield showed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield remained at a 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 onions and shallots production in Oman fell to X ha, dropping by -10.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot harvested area increased by +12.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 44%. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of onions and shallots, when their volume decreased by -15.1% to X tons. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 210%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 104%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Oman, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), fourfold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +15.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+17.6% per year) and Kuwait (+31.3% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Oman, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+16.6% per year) and Kuwait (+31.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 371% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Yemen (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, overseas purchases of onions and shallots were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -24.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Oman, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), Yemen ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Oman, together comprising 71% of total imports. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Lebanon, with a CAGR of +49.5%, 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 onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 31%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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