Oman: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Oman

In 2021, the Omani uncooked pasta market decreased by -0.7% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Oman

In value terms, uncooked pasta production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Uncooked pasta production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of uncooked pasta, when their volume increased by 74% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 202%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from Oman, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta exports to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X tons), twofold. Senegal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Somalia amounted to -11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (+2.6% per year) and Senegal (-11.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Oman were Somalia ($X), Angola ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +26.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -17.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Senegal (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta were imported into Oman; picking up by 16% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 106%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta imports to Oman, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Egypt, Iran, Italy, Pakistan, France and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +74.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest uncooked pasta suppliers to Oman, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Malaysia, France, Pakistan, Egypt and Iran, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +58.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 4.6%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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