Oman: Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Oman

After ten years of growth, the Omani vinegar-preserved vegetable market decreased by -31.7% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Production in Oman

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, exports of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes from Oman rose significantly to X tons, picking up by 6.8% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 795% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 840%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from Oman, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Yemen (X tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar stood at +41.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+21.0% per year) and Yemen (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes exports from Oman, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +32.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+17.2% per year) and Yemen (-0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vinegar-preserved vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 114%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Kuwait (+26.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes, when their volume decreased by -72.2% to X tons. In general, imports recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinegar-preserved vegetable imports to Oman, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +49.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes to Oman, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-4.5% per year) and Egypt (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vinegar-preserved vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vinegar-preserved vegetable import price increased by +73.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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