Oman: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2025

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani silk-worm cocoons market decreased by -18.1% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +80.3% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in Oman

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production reduced remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed significant growth. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in Oman amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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 silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in Oman totaled less than X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2019, approx. X kg of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) were exported from Oman; stabilizing at 2018. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports stood at $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for silk-worm cocoons exports from Oman, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average silk-worm cocoons export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2015 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to 0.0% per year.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports into Oman

After seven years of growth, overseas purchases of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) decreased by -3.7% to X kg in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +63.4% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.9%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of silk-worm cocoons to Oman, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +4.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) to Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at -3.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average silk-worm cocoons import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -7.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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