MUSCAT: The total value of fish landed in the Sultanate of Oman rose to approximately RO 576.2 million by the end of December 2025, marking a 12.7 per cent increase from RO 511.3 million recorded a year earlier.
According to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, total fish landings reached 798,615 tonnes, up 3.7 per cent compared to 769,769 tonnes in 2024.
Artisanal fishing continued to dominate the sector, with volumes rising 3.3 per cent to 715,745 tonnes, compared with 692,973 tonnes during the same period in the previous year.
Al Wusta Governorate recorded the highest artisanal catch at 246,183 tonnes, followed by South Al Sharqiyah at 222,726 tonnes. North and South Al Batinah combined accounted for 84,883 tonnes, while Dhofar registered 73,824 tonnes. Musandam and Muscat recorded 50,489 tonnes and 37,640 tonnes, respectively.
Commercial fishing also posted solid growth, increasing by 8.7 per cent to 74,461 tonnes, compared to 68,470 tonnes in 2024. Coastal fishing rose marginally by 1 per cent to 8,409 tonnes.
By species, small pelagic fish accounted for the largest share of artisanal landings at 372,740 tonnes, followed by large pelagic fish at 211,776 tonnes. Demersal fish reached 101,291 tonnes, while crustaceans and molluscs totalled 11,844 tonnes. Other species accounted for 11,004 tonnes, with sharks recording the lowest volume at 7,090 tonnes.
The latest figures reflect steady growth in Oman’s fisheries sector, supported by rising demand, improved production capacity and continued development across fishing segments. — ONA
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