Oman: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Oman

The Omani onion and shallot market contracted modestly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Oman

In value terms, onion and shallot production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2023, the average yield of onion and shallot in Oman reduced slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the average onion and shallot 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in Oman rose to X ha, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, onion and shallot harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Oman

After seven years of growth, shipments abroad of onion and shallot decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Oman, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of onion and shallot, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), fourfold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Oman were India ($X), Yemen ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Yemen, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2023, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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