In 2025, Oman demonstrated significant performance in foreign trade by exporting shrimp worth 4.47 million Omani Rials (OMR) to 19 countries around the world. This information is obtained from newly released reports and indicates Oman’s key role in global shrimp markets.
Ranking of Shrimp Importing Countries from Oman
Vietnam ranks first among the countries importing shrimp from Oman with exports worth 2.12 million Omani Rials. Following Vietnam, the People's Republic of China with 588,930 Omani Rials and Malaysia with 394,670 Omani Rials are next in line. These statistics reflect the high global demand for Omani seafood products.
Shrimp Imports to Oman and Exporting Countries
On the other hand, the value of shrimp imports to Oman in 2025 reached approximately 617,468 Omani Rials, equivalent to 484,512 kilograms of shrimp. Yemen ranks first among the exporting countries of shrimp to Oman with a value of 209,409 Omani Rials. Following Yemen, the People's Republic of China with 209,230 Omani Rials and the United Arab Emirates with 137,292 Omani Rials are active in this area.
This data clearly shows that traditional fishing still plays a central role in meeting shrimp needs in Oman. Additionally, the continued presence of Omani shrimp in international markets through exports to several regional and global markets, especially Asian markets, is noteworthy.
Shrimp Fishing in Oman
According to data from the National Center for Statistics and Information of Oman, the total amount of shrimp caught in the country in 2025 reached approximately 14,012 tons. Traditional fishing accounted for the largest share of this amount with 12,741 tons, while coastal fishing recorded 767 tons and commercial fishing 504 tons. This year, no amount of shrimp from aquaculture has been recorded.
At the provincial level, the Al Wusta Governorate accounted for the highest amount of shrimp from traditional fishermen with 4,459 tons. Following that, Dhofar Governorate with 4,258 tons and the Southeast Governorate with 2,343 tons are next. Additionally, the amounts caught in the Al Batinah Governorate (including South and North Governorates) reached 1,441 tons, in Muscat Governorate 155 tons, and in Musandam Governorate 92 tons.
