Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Oman

Earlier Report Observations

The wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Oman contracted significantly from 209.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 93.2 thousand tons in 2021. This decline occurred alongside a substantial rise in export volumes, which reached 285.1 thousand tons in 2020. During this period, the Omani government ramped up its food security agenda, providing financial support and land allocation to farmers under Oman Vision 2040. The state-affiliated Oman Flour Mills Company played a central role, purchasing local wheat crops and expanding its milling operations. The introduction of new high-yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties and an increase in the number of farmers aimed to strengthen the domestic raw material base for flour production.

Market volume rebounded to 175.8 thousand tons by 2023, driven by a sharp reduction in exports and greater domestic availability. The global wheat market disruption following the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 altered Oman's import patterns and trade flows. Concurrently, domestic wheat cultivation accelerated: planted area expanded by 160% in the 2022 season, and the number of farmers grew by 24%. The government approved a five-year support plan worth 5 million Omani Rials to boost local wheat output until 2027. By 2023, domestic wheat production reached approximately 7 thousand tons, with Oman Flour Mills receiving around 5 thousand tons from local farmers under a renewed procurement agreement, reinforcing the local supply chain.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

In 2019, Oman's production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals increased by 4.8%. However, in 2020, production fell to 361.2 thousand tons, representing a 5.1% decrease compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, when production dropped by 34.6%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 34.9%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 13.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Oman's wheat and meslin flour and cereals production has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 117.4 million US dollars, down 5.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 45%, with an annualized decline rate of 18.1%.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Oman

Exports in kind, K t

Oman's exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 285.1 thousand tons, up 11.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 83.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Yemen and Somalia were the primary destinations for Oman's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports in volume terms, while other markets individually accounted for smaller 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, K $ US

Oman's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, export value totaled 92 702 thousand US dollars, an increase of 11.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 55%, with an annualized growth rate of 15.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Yemen and Somalia were the main export markets in value terms, jointly accounting for 90.6% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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

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

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Oman

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, Oman's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals decreased by 26.6%. However, in 2020, imports rebounded to 24.3 thousand tons, marking a strong year-over-year gain of 18.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 28.0 thousand tons, which represented a 46.3% increase from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 27.1%, with a CAGR of 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Free Zones were the three largest sources for Oman's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports in volume terms, together accounting for 83.8% of total 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 2019, Oman's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in value terms declined by 25.9%. In 2020, imports rose to 11 151 thousand US dollars, up 20.2% year-over-year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 12 519 thousand US dollars, which was a 44.5% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 28.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (69.8% of import value), India (9.1%), and Turkey (8.8%) formed the core group of markets for Oman's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports in value terms, together representing 87.8% 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