Oman: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Oman

After four years of growth, the Omani sorghum market decreased by -5.7% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a measured increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Sorghum Production in Oman

In value terms, sorghum production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Sorghum production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sorghum in Oman dropped slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 91%. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year. 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 sorghum production in Oman reduced to X ha, which is down by -10% against the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum harvested area increased by +31.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The sorghum harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Oman

Sorghum exports from Oman stood at X tons in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sorghum exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Oman, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Yemen was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Yemen was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (0.0%).

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Oman

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of sorghum decreased by -18.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 265% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 301%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of sorghum imports to Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +70.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest sorghum suppliers to Oman were India ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Ukraine ($X).

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +83.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 44%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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