Oman: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Oman

The Omani potato market reduced sharply to $X in 2021, falling by -15.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -27.7% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Oman

In value terms, potato production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of potatoes in Oman rose slightly to X tons per ha, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average potato 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 2021, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Oman; with a decrease of -2.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Potato Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, approx. X tons of potatoes were exported from Oman; with a decrease of -43.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 145%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, potato exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 178%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from Oman, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +68.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for potato exported from Oman worldwide, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of +71.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Bahrain (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Potato Imports

Imports into Oman

Potato imports into Oman reduced markedly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -16% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Oman, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +95.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest potato suppliers to Oman, together comprising 65% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +88.2%, 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

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 33% 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 failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 Arab Emirates (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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