Carrots and turnips market in Oman

Earlier Report Observations

The market for carrots and turnips in Oman experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a moderate increase to 25 999 t in 2019, market volume contracted sharply by 22% to 20 360 t in 2020. A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market expanding by 35% to 27 568 t. This growth trend continued, reaching 30 916 t in 2022 and then surging by 39% to 42 865 t in 2023.

For 2024, available data points to a continued dynamic in trade flows. Imports rose by 19% to 18 272 t, while exports increased by 36% to 3 879 t. This period is characterized by a rising consumer preference for healthy foods, specifically boosting demand for organic carrots. Furthermore, the revival of e-commerce and the opening of new retail outlets in Oman have enhanced the distribution network for agricultural products, including carrots and turnips.

Production carrots and turnips in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Carrot and turnip production in Oman declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 18 303 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 12 519 tonnes, marking a significant 31.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production dropped by 24.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.8%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production grew by 9.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of carrot and turnip production in Oman was $5 392 thousand, representing a 36.0% decrease from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at $8 425 thousand. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value declined by 32.6%, with an average annual decrease of 12.3%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when value rose by 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oman in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports carrots and turnips from Oman

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Oman exported 5 141 tonnes of carrots and turnips, a 2.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 23.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 458 tonnes, which represented a 33.5% decrease from the previous year—the largest decline in the period. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase, with exports growing by 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar were the primary destinations for Oman's carrot and turnip exports by volume. The UAE accounted for 34.4% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 26.7%, and Qatar for 21.0%. Together, these three countries represented 82.0% of Oman's total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Oman's carrot and turnip exports was $2 214 thousand, showing an 8.9% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 31.8%, with an average annual drop of 12.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $1 931 thousand, which marked a 40.5% decrease from 2017—the largest decline in the period. In 2019, export value rebounded with the largest increase, rising by 25.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Oman's carrot and turnip exports by value were the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The UAE accounted for 34.0% of export value, Saudi Arabia for 25.2%, and Qatar for 24.9%. Collectively, these three markets represented 84.1% of Oman's total export value during this period.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Oman

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Oman imported approximately 12 982 tonnes of carrots and turnips, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 37.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when imports surged by 34.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and the United Arab Emirates dominated Oman's carrot and turnip imports by volume, together accounting for 82.3% of total imports. Other countries contributed to a more diversified but less significant portion of imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Oman's carrot and turnip imports by value increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching $9 238 thousand—a 19.6% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 84.6%, with an average annual increase of 22.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia were the main sources of Oman's carrot and turnip imports by value. China accounted for 47.6% of import value, the UAE for 30.9%, and Australia for 11.3%. Together, these three countries represented 89.8% of Oman's total import flows during this period.

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

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