Spiny lobster production in Oman reached 802 tons in 2025, reflecting a decrease of 7.2% compared to 864 tons in 2024. This data was published by the National Center for Statistics and Information of Oman and clearly shows the production trends in various regions of the country.
Distribution of Spiny Lobster Production by Region
Al Wusta region, with a production of 356 tons, accounts for 44.4% of total production in Oman, holding the largest share. Dhofar region ranks second with 265 tons and 33%, while the Southeast region comes in third with 169 tons, equivalent to 21.1%. Additionally, Muscat produced only 5 tons, and the North and South Al Batinah regions produced 4 tons each. Interestingly, Musandam region had no spiny lobster production in 2025.
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Production Developments in Different Regions
Production trends have varied across different regions. The Southeast region saw a 47% increase, rising from 115 tons in 2024 to 169 tons in 2025. Additionally, production in Dhofar region increased by 12.8% from 235 tons to 265 tons. In contrast, Al Wusta region faced a decrease of 28.2%, with its production dropping from 496 tons in 2024 to 356 tons in 2025.
In the field of foreign trade, Oman’s spiny lobster exports reached approximately 2.97 million Omani Rials by the end of July 2026, with shipment weights exceeding 474 tons. Saudi Arabia, as the main destination, accounted for about 2.57 million Omani Rials of these exports. Egypt ranks second with exports valued at around 306,000 Omani Rials, and the United Arab Emirates ranks third with exports of approximately 87,700 Omani Rials.
At the same time, Oman’s imports of spiny lobster reached about 755,400 Omani Rials and a weight of 160.3 tons by the end of July 2026. Additionally, re-exports during this period were valued at approximately 442,800 Omani Rials and weighed over 70 tons.
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