Milk and cream market in Oman

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream in Oman experienced significant expansion between 2018 and 2023, with total volume growing from 277 thousand tons to 416.5 thousand tons. This growth was characterized by a major surge in 2020, when the market size jumped to 414.9 thousand tons, before stabilizing at a high level. Over the same period, domestic production saw a sustained increase, rising from 241.3 thousand tons to 400.3 thousand tons, reflecting a strengthening of local supply.

In 2023, market volume reached 416.5 thousand tons, supported by a continued rise in domestic output to 400.3 thousand tons. A key driver for this production growth was a 3% decrease in the producer price index during the second quarter of 2023, which lowered input costs for manufacturers. Concurrently, amendments to the Consumer Protection Law's executive regulations, implemented the previous year, strengthened oversight and consumer confidence in the market.

Following the peak in 2020, the market underwent a period of adjustment and consolidation. The overall trajectory from 2018 to 2023 underscores a market that has markedly increased its scale, with domestic production becoming an increasingly dominant component of total supply.

Production milk and cream in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of milk and cream, 2017-2020

Milk and cream production in Oman has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Oman produced 372.8 thousand tonnes of milk and cream, marking a 52.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 56.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.0%.

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

Exports milk and cream from Oman

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 227 tonnes, which then surged to a peak of 2 968 tonnes in 2020, representing a 13.1-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Oman's cross-border shipments of milk and cream reached 2 968 tonnes, a sharp increase of 206.7% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with an 84.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 326.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of milk and cream from Oman were the United Arab Emirates, accounting for 40.4% of exports in kind, Qatar at 19.6%, and Yemen at 18.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 78.3% of Oman's total milk and cream exports in kind.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 202 thousand US dollars, which then rose to a peak of 1 804 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing an 8.9-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Oman's milk and cream export volume reached 1 804 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 102.6% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with an 88.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 339.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of milk and cream from Oman in value terms were the United Arab Emirates, with 32.2% of exports, Somalia at 23.2%, and Qatar at 21.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 76.9% of Oman's total milk and cream exports in value.

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

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

Imports milk and cream to Oman

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, milk and cream imports to Oman declined. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 49 193 tonnes, which then fell to 45 027 tonnes in 2020, representing an 8.5% year-over-year drop. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 42.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 37.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of milk and cream to Oman in kind were largely oriented towards the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Their combined share reached 97.9% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

After a two-year increase, cross-border shipments of milk and cream to Oman declined. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at 46 152 thousand US dollars, which then decreased to 38 220 thousand US dollars in 2020, a strong 17.2% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 41.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates formed the core of imports in value terms for milk and cream to Oman, together accounting for 97.6% of total flows.

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

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