Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Oman

Earlier Report Observations

The market for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Oman displayed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 9 703 t in 2018, market volume dipped slightly before recovering to 9 874 t in 2020. A more pronounced contraction followed in 2021, bringing the market size down to 8 905 t.

A dramatic expansion occurred in 2022, with the market volume surging by 38% to 12 293 t. This growth was supported by a significant rise in both domestic production and import volumes. The trend reversed in 2023, as the market contracted by 12% to 10 785 t, coinciding with a notable reduction in imports.

In 2024, the Omani government intensified its focus on agricultural diversification, promoting potato cultivation to enhance food security and reduce import reliance. State-owned Oman Flour Mills expanded its investment portfolio into food processing clusters, while a unified government policy aimed to derisk projects and accelerate self-sufficiency in the agro-food sector.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Oman ranked as the 24th largest global producer of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets, placing it among the world's leading producers in this category.

Top producers of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2017-2020

World map of production of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2017-2020

Oman's production of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets grew for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 5 307 tonnes. This marked a slight increase of 2.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 905 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.2%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 5.3%.

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

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Oman

Exports in kind, t

Export data for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Oman shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest point was in 2018, with exports of just 20 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 93.8% from the previous year. Exports then surged in 2019 by 705.9%, followed by a peak in 2020 at 341 tonnes, which was a dramatic increase of 113.7% from 2019. Overall, there was a 17-fold difference between the trough in 2018 and the peak in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Oman's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets were primarily directed towards Yemen and Somalia. Together, these two countries accounted for 89.1% of total export flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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

The export market for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Oman exhibited an unstable trend during this period. The lowest point was in 2018, with exports valued at 21 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant decline of 95.2%. Exports then rebounded in 2019, increasing by 450.6%, and reached a peak in 2020 at 248 thousand US dollars, which was a dramatic gain of 116.9% compared to 2019. The amplitude between the trough in 2018 and the peak in 2017 showed a 21-fold difference.

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

In value terms, Yemen and Qatar were the main markets for Oman's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from 2017 to 2020. These two countries jointly accounted for 87.9% of total export flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Oman

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Oman's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets amounted to 4 908 tonnes, up by 10.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 7.6%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 12.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, and Lebanon were the main sources for Oman's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in kind. The UAE accounted for 46.3% of imports, Spain for 22.5%, and Lebanon for 7.3%, together making up 76.1% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Oman's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in value terms totalled 11 282 thousand US dollars, showing a modest increase of 10.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 19.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 2.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 11.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, and Lebanon remained the key sources for Oman's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in value terms. The UAE contributed 48.1% of imports, Spain 22.9%, and Lebanon 8.9%, collectively accounting for 79.9% of total import flows.

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

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