Oman: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Oman

After three years of decline, the Omani sugar crop market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption posted tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Production in Oman

In value terms, sugar crop production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sugar crop yield in Oman shrank slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sugar crop yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell 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 sugar crops production in Oman totaled X ha, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The sugar crop harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar crops were exported from Oman; picking up by X% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar crop exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

In value terms, the largest markets for sugar crop exported from Oman were Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%).

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of sugar crops, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest sugar crop supplier to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar crop imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crops to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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