Oman - National Report 2021

The total production of the Omani fishery sector in 2020 reached a total of 840,000 Tons. Artisanal
fisheries contributes 94% of the total fish landings compared to 5% from the industrial fishing sector.
The coastal fleet contributed with only 1% of the total landings by four thousand tons.
The fisheries sector provides direct employment for 61000 fishermen plus the working force in the
related sectors.
Tuna species considered as highly valuable products for Omani consumers, have experienced
significant increases in the total annual production with about 118000 ton. Artisanal and coastal fleets
have, however, increased slightly in the number of vessels and fishermen.
Fleet structure can be known from the big landing from the artisanal sector with small fiberglass skifs
and dhaows.