Oman: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Oman

The Omani eggplant market shrank slightly to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Oman

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average eggplant yield in Oman was estimated at X tons per ha, flattening at 2022. Overall, the yield indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, eggplant yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the average eggplant 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, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Oman; falling by X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Oman

Eggplant exports from Oman surged to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Oman, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, 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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2023, imports of eggplants (aubergines) into Oman soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Oman, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform