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Oman: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Oman

The Omani sunflower seed market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Oman

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of sunflower seed decreased by -3.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 292% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Oman, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +35.9%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Oman, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar amounted to +22.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar 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 (-9.8%).

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Oman

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of sunflower seed decreased by -1.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 147%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 204% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest sunflower seed supplier to Oman, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +47.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (0.0% per year) and China (+14.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Oman, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 2% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +47.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+16.7% per year) and Bulgaria (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 88% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sunflower seed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sunflower seed consumption in 2021 were Russia, Ukraine and Argentina, with a combined 59% share of global consumption. Turkey, China, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Palestine, France, Spain, the United States and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of sunflower seed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sunflower seed production in 2021 were Russia, Ukraine and Argentina, together comprising 60% of global production. Romania, China, Turkey, Bulgaria, Hungary, France, the United States, Tanzania, Kazakhstan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of sunflower seed to Oman?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Oman, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 2.3% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of sunflower seed from Oman?

In value terms, Qatar remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Oman, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates, with a 21% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for sunflower seed in Oman?

In 2021, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $1,730 per ton, which is down by -22.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sunflower seed in Oman?

In 2021, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $1,926 per ton, surging by 6.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sunflower seed market in Oman. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 267 - Sunflower seed

Country coverage:

Oman

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Oman
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024