Oman: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Oman

The Omani dry peas market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) exported from Oman dropped notably to X tons, waning by -19.9% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 66%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X kg) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Oman, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Yemen stood at -16.3%.

In value terms, Yemen ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Oman, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen amounted to -14.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+2.3%).

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) imported into Oman declined remarkably to X tons, waning by -16.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 392%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 382% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dry peas to Oman, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, dry peas imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +22.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+40.3% per year) and Egypt (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry peas to Oman, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +23.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+37.2% per year) and Egypt (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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