Poultry meat and offal market in Oman

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry meat market in Oman saw its volume grow from 115.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 122.5 thousand tons in 2019, then drop to 99.3 thousand tons in 2020. It stabilized around 99 thousand tons in 2021 and 2022 before falling sharply to 53.6 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market reached 182.9 million dollars in 2019, fell to 132.8 million dollars in 2020, recovered to 177.7 million dollars by 2022, and then eased to 168.6 million dollars in 2023.

The steep decline in market volume to 53.6 thousand tons in 2023 was driven by a sharp drop in imports to 75.8 thousand tons, while domestic production held steady at 13.7 thousand tons. This shift occurred as the country achieved over 80% self-sufficiency in poultry meat, reducing reliance on imported supplies. Concurrently, the government diversified red meat import sources across 21 origins, including opening imports of chilled veal from Egypt and fresh lamb and goat meat from Syria, which enhanced market flexibility and likely redirected some consumer demand toward other meat types.

By 2024, frozen poultry meat was available at excellent prices through traders such as Al-Majd Al-Thani Trading. Increased supply chain complexity raised the need for longer meat preservation, boosting frozen product sales. Multiple import options from various countries continued to strengthen market resilience in meeting domestic demand.

Production poultry meat and offal in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, poultry meat and offal production in Oman declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 13,400 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 13,100 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 2.2%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a growth rate of 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of poultry meat and offal production in Oman was $28.571 million, representing a sharp decline of 27.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 30.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.5%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Oman

Exports in kind, K t

Poultry meat and offal exports from Oman increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 21.9 thousand tonnes, up by 43.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 36.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 15.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar dominated Oman's poultry meat and offal exports in volume, together accounting for 82.5% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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, M $ US

Foreign supplies of poultry meat and offal from Oman increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, Oman exported $47.7 million worth of poultry meat and offal, indicating a 6.4% rise from the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $44.8 million, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—the United Arab Emirates and Qatar—together accounted for 92.9% of Oman's total poultry meat and offal exports in value terms. The remaining volume was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Oman

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Oman imported 108.0 thousand tonnes of poultry meat and offal, which is 13.1% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 124.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil led the list of markets for Oman's poultry meat and offal imports in volume, together accounting for 84.0% of total flows. Other partners played a supplementary 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, M $ US

In 2020, Oman imported a total of $value_last_year million worth of poultry meat and offal, showing a strong drop of 19.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -9.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—the United Arab Emirates and Brazil—together accounted for 86.4% of Oman's total poultry meat and offal imports in value terms. The remaining volume was dispersed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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