Oman: Date Market 2022

Date Market Size in Oman

The Omani date market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Date Production in Oman

In value terms, date production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average date yield in Oman rose to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2020. In general, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, date yield decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average date yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of dates production in Oman fell modestly to X ha, reducing by -X% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The date harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, shipments abroad of dates decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, date exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for date exports from Oman, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, date exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold. Somalia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+X% per year) and Somalia (+X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for date exports from Oman, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+X% per year) and Somalia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 India (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Date Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, supplies from abroad of dates decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, date imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of date to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled +X%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of date to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-X%).

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