Oman: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Omani vegetable product market, when its value decreased by -0.9% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Product Production in Oman

In value terms, vegetable product production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 2018 with an increase of 34%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetable products in Oman declined to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable product yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly 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 harvested area of vegetable products in Oman was estimated at X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The vegetable product harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetable products were exported from Oman; with a decrease of -12.4% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 627% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 926% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Oman, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Yemen (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at -15.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (-47.3% per year) and Qatar (-42.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable product exported from Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Yemen ($X) and Qatar ($X), together accounting for 100% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of -19.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of vegetable products, when their volume decreased by -4.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 623%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable product imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 864%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable product imports to Oman, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Tanzania, Bahrain, Qatar and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +353.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Oman, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +45.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Qatar (+85.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+109.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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