In 2025, Oman successfully exported squid worth approximately 4.47 million Omani Rials to 19 countries. This report highlights the significant role of Omani squid exports in global and regional markets, especially in Asian markets.
Importing Countries and Export Value
Vietnam, with imports worth 2.12 million Omani Rials, ranks first among the countries importing Omani squid. Following it, the People's Republic of China with imports worth 588,930 Omani Rials and Malaysia with 394,670 Omani Rials rank next. These statistics emphasize the importance of Asian markets for Omani squid.
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Squid Imports to Oman
On the other hand, the value of squid imports to Oman in 2025 reached 617,468 Omani Rials, weighing 484,512 kilograms. Yemen ranked first among the exporting countries of squid to Oman, with its export value reaching 209,409 Omani Rials. The People's Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates ranked next with 209,230 Omani Rials and 137,292 Omani Rials, respectively.
These data indicate the key role of traditional fishing in supplying squid in Oman and the continuous presence of this product in foreign markets through exports to various countries. In 2025, the total weight of squid caught in Oman reached about 14,012 tons, indicating the thriving fishing industry in this country.
Details of Squid Catch
According to information from the National Center for Statistics and Information of Oman, traditional fishing accounted for the largest share of the total squid caught, with a weight of 12,741 tons. Additionally, coastal fishing accounted for 767 tons and commercial fishing for 504 tons. In 2025, no weight of squid under aquaculture was recorded.
At the provincial level, the Al Wusta province leads with a catch of 4,459 tons, followed by Dhofar province with 4,258 tons and Al Sharqiyah South province with 2,343 tons. The weight of the catch in Al Batinah province (including southern and northern provinces) reached 1,441 tons, in Muscat province 155 tons, and in Musandam province 92 tons.
This report clearly shows that Oman, as a country with high capacities in the fishing industry, can continuously compete in global markets and continue its economic development.
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