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Aubergines market in Oman

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh aubergines in Oman showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a slight dip to 29 491 t in 2019, consumption surged to a peak of 40 277 t in 2020 before receding to 34 997 t in 2021. The market then expanded again to 37 880 t in 2022, only to contract sharply to 16 691 t in the following year.

The recovery in 2022 was supported by the localization of over 60 projects across five industrial cities in the first quarter of that year. This initiative strengthened Oman's industrial infrastructure and investment climate, which likely enhanced production capacities and distribution networks for fresh agricultural produce, including aubergines.

In 2024, the central fruit and vegetable market relocated to a new site in June, an event expected to influence the trade's organization. Furthermore, reported expectations for continued non-oil economic growth and developments in the tourism sector pointed to factors that could affect domestic demand for fresh produce like aubergines.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oman
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oman in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Oman in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oman in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Oman by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oman in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Oman by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Oman, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Oman by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oman in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Oman by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oman in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Oman by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Oman, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Oman by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oman in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Oman by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oman in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Oman by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Oman, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Oman by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oman in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Oman by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oman in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Oman by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Oman, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Oman by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production aubergines in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Oman's aubergine production reached its lowest point at 30,895 tonnes, marking a 4.1% decline. However, production rebounded significantly in 2020, reaching 39,226 tonnes—a 27.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 22.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oman in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(4.1%)	27.0%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Oman

Exports in kind, t

Oman's aubergine exports have declined for two consecutive years. In 2018, exports peaked at 2,090 tonnes, representing a substantial 52.7% increase. However, by 2020, exports had fallen to just 670 tonnes—a 62.3% drop compared to 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 51.1%, with an average annual decline of 21.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oman in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.7%	(14.9%)	(62.3%)	(21.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Oman's aubergine export market was highly concentrated, with the United Arab Emirates accounting for 98.8% of total exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oman in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Oman's aubergine exports in monetary terms have also declined for two consecutive years. In 2018, exports reached their highest value at 276.9 thousand US dollars, showing a 9.8% increase. By 2020, however, exports had dropped to 90.9 thousand US dollars—a 46.7% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 64.0%, with an average annual decline of 28.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oman in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.8%	(38.4%)	(46.7%)	(28.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Oman's aubergine exports in value terms were largely directed towards the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for 92.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oman in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Oman

Imports in kind, t

Oman's aubergine imports in volume terms have shown significant volatility. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 154 tonnes, reflecting a 38.9% decline. By 2020, imports surged to 1,721 tonnes—a dramatic 359.8% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2018 was 11.2-fold, highlighting the market's instability.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oman in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.9%)	142.7%	359.8%	89.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Oman's aubergine imports in volume terms were strongly focused on Iran, which supplied 84.0% of total imports, with other partners making up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oman in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Oman's aubergine imports in monetary terms have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 735.8 thousand US dollars—a sharp 173.2% rise from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by an impressive 863.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 112.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oman in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	125.1%	56.7%	173.2%	112.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest sources of Oman's aubergine imports in value terms were Iran (37.8%), the United Kingdom (18.2%), and Morocco (10.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 66.5% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oman in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io