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Melons market in Oman

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Omani melon market showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. After a stable period around 40 000 t, the market volume surged dramatically to 65 520 t in 2020. This peak represented a growth of over 25 000 t compared to the previous year.

The subsequent period saw a consistent contraction, with the market volume falling to 56 545 t in 2021 and further to 48 083 t in 2022. This decline coincided with a sharp reduction in import volumes, which dropped from over 20 000 t in 2020 to just 3 804 t in 2022, while domestic production remained relatively steady.

By 2023, the market stabilized at 48 502 t, showing a slight increase from 2022. This was supported by domestic production, which recovered to nearly 50 000 t, while imports stayed at a low level.

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 in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Melon production in Oman has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Oman produced 50 910 tonnes of melons, representing a dramatic year-over-year increase of 50.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 49.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 33 463 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	1.0%	50.6%	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Melon production in Oman has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of melons was valued at 33 010 thousand US dollars in Oman, equivalent to a robust increase of 21.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 55.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.6%	13.9%	21.5%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Oman

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of melons from Oman have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 5 439 tonnes, equivalent to a controlled gain of 6.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 353 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 54.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 52.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.9%)	52.0%	6.7%	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain—remained central to Oman's melon exports in kind, collectively accounting for 84.4% of total flows.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign melon supplies from Oman amounted to 3 527 thousand US dollars, constituting a significant decline of 13.8% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 389 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 48.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 71.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.4%)	71.3%	(13.8%)	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Qatar (35.7% of exports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (32.9% of exports in value terms), and Bahrain (16.9% of exports in value terms) led the structure of exports in value terms, together representing 85.6% of total flows.

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 to Oman

Imports in kind, t

The volume of melon imports into Oman has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 20 049 tonnes, marking a steep uptick of 76.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 194.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.3%	20.3%	76.8%	43.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iran was the key supplier of melons to Oman, taking 70.0% of total imports in kind, while a diversified group of other countries accounted for 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 melon imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 4 815 thousand US dollars, indicating an increase of 48.7% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 73.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.5%	2.6%	48.7%	20.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iran (46.2% of imports in value terms), Jordan (26.5% of imports in value terms), and Yemen (8.9% of imports in value terms) continued to be the main suppliers of melons to Oman, jointly forming 81.6% of total imports in value terms.

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