Oman: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Oman

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Omani tomato market, when its value decreased by -6.7% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Tomato Production in Oman

In value terms, tomato production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of tomatoes in Oman expanded remarkably to X tons per ha, with an increase of 8.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, tomato yield decreased by -9.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the tomato harvested area in Oman fell to X ha, which is down by -13.5% on 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 43%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported from Oman; with a decrease of -17.1% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Oman, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -17.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-12.6% per year) and Qatar (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Oman, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at -22.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-4.9% per year) and Qatar (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, tomato imports into Oman totaled X tons, with an increase of 9.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +68.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Oman, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (+111.1% per year) and Egypt (+23.7% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Oman, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan totaled +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (+100.1% per year) and Egypt (+13.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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