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Melons and papayas market in Oman

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The melon and papaya market in Oman grew strongly from 2018 to 2020, with volume rising from 114 thousand tons to 149 thousand tons. This represented an increase of over 30% in just two years, indicating a period of rapid expansion in domestic consumption.

The market stabilized in 2021 at 148 thousand tons before entering a sharp contraction. In 2022, volume fell by 23% to 114.5 thousand tons, and the decline continued into 2023, bringing the total market size to 109.3 thousand tons.

Across the full period from 2018 to 2023, the market demonstrated significant volatility, ending nearly 5% below its starting point despite the substantial intermediate peak reached in 2020.

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 melons and papayas in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, melon and papaya production in Oman declined in 2020. That year, the country produced 93 830 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 2.5% compared to 2019. Production had peaked in 2019 at 96 259 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	1.2%	(2.5%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of melon and papaya production in Oman was 47 900 thousand US dollars, showing a significant reduction of 21.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 61 118 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 19.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	19.8%	(21.6%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Oman

Exports in kind, t

Oman's exports of melons and papayas increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 11 291 tonnes—a 35.4% year-over-year gain. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 20.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 5 431 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 42.2%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the largest increase of 53.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.2%)	53.5%	35.4%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain—collectively accounted for 76.2% of Oman's total melon and papaya exports by volume.

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

The market for melon and papaya exports from Oman showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 915 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 44.7%. They then peaked in 2020 at 5 764 thousand US dollars, marking a gradual increase of 8.9% year-over-year. Overall, exports fluctuated by a factor of two between these years. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 81.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.7%)	81.6%	8.9%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Qatar (31.0% of export value), the United Arab Emirates (29.3%), and Bahrain (17.1%) were the largest buyers of melons and papayas from Oman, together comprising 77.4% 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 melons and papayas to Oman

Imports in kind, t

Oman's imports of melons and papayas increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 66 622 tonnes—a 65.6% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 217.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 47.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.8%	63.0%	65.6%	47.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iran remained the primary source for imports by volume, accounting for 82.5% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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 melon and papaya import value increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, totalling 14 734 thousand US dollars—a sharp gain of 74.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 185.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 41.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.7%	26.3%	74.4%	41.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iran (54.4% of import value), India (13.8%), and Jordan (13.2%) accounted for the largest share of imports by value, together comprising 81.3% of total flows.

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