Oman: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Oman

In 2022, the Omani market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a dramatic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Oman

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 40%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Oman stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Oman amounted to less than X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Oman

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -4.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 703% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 796% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Oman.

From 2014 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 +42.1%).

In value terms, the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Oman were Bahrain ($X) and Qatar ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +76.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 77% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Qatar amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (+43.3%).

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Oman

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries imported into Oman declined slightly to X tons, reducing by -2.2% on 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 356% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Qatar (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Oman, together accounting for 48% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +606.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Oman, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Qatar stood at +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+43.0% per year) and South Africa (+43.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -23.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 112% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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