Watermelons exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $30.5 million of watermelons in 2024 (67.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.5M | 67.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 51.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $766K | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 5.3K t |
Where Oman exports watermelons to
Most of it went to Kuwait (43%), Bahrain (37%), Qatar (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $13.1M | 43% |
| Bahrain | $11.2M | 37% |
| Qatar | $6.1M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $3K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman watermelons exports (HS 0807.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0807.11: Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of watermelons exported by Oman?
Oman exported watermelons worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy watermelons from Oman?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Bahrain (37%) and Qatar (20%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average export price of watermelons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of watermelons from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for watermelons?
The HS code for watermelons is subheading 0807.11. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0807 page.
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