Oman: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Oman

In 2022, the Omani vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Oman

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Oman rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 vegetables in Oman contracted slightly to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. The harvested area 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Oman

Vegetable exports from Oman skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), more than tenfold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Oman, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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