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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Oman

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Oman's market for fresh cucumbers and gherkins experienced a substantial transformation, most notably a sharp increase in volume during 2020. Production and total market size jumped by nearly 40% that year, lifting consumption well above previous levels. This surge established a new, higher baseline for the market that persisted throughout the following years.

After the peak in 2020, the market underwent a correction in 2021 before stabilizing and growing again through 2023. By the end of the period, both production and market volume had recovered to surpass the 2020 high, indicating sustained expansion of domestic supply. Imports and exports remained marginal throughout, meaning market dynamics were primarily driven by changes in local output.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 cucumbers and gherkins in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Oman's production of cucumbers and gherkins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 102.7 thousand tons, marking a 38.8% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 63%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.3%	1.0%	38.8%	17.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Oman

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Oman's exports of cucumbers and gherkins totaled 107 tons, representing a significant decline of 23.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 28.1%, with an average annual decrease of 10.4%. The only increase during this time was a modest 0.8% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	0.8%	(23.4%)	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates consistently dominated Oman's cucumber and gherkin exports, accounting for 77.4% of the total volume. This highlights a strong reliance on this single market, while the remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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 cucumber and gherkin exports in value terms reached 44.0 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a slight drop of 2.1% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 29.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 27.9 thousand US dollars, which also saw the sharpest fall of 55.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 61.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(55.2%)	61.0%	(2.1%)	(10.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the main destinations for Oman's cucumber and gherkin exports in value terms were the United Arab Emirates (31.1%), Qatar (26.9%), and the United States (11.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 69.2% of the 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 cucumbers and gherkins to Oman

Imports in kind, t

Oman's imports of cucumbers and gherkins have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume was 1 933 tons, up by 67.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 499.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 81.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.8%	209.3%	67.2%	81.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Iran was the dominant source for Oman's cucumber and gherkin imports, holding 81.2% of the total volume. The rest of the imports came from a range of other countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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 imports of cucumbers and gherkins in value terms have also increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value totaled 905.5 thousand US dollars, rising by 51.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 247.7%, equating to an average annual rate of 51.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	115.0%	51.3%	51.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources for Oman's cucumber and gherkin imports in value terms were Iran (29.3%), the United Arab Emirates (21.4%), and the United Kingdom (11.6%). Collectively, these three countries made up 62.3% of the 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