Muscat, August 03 (QNA) – The agriculture and fishing sectors in the Sultanate of Oman recorded a positive performance during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026.

According to the Omani Ministry of Economy, the sector witnessed notable growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices by 6.1 percent, reaching approximately RO 337.8 million, compared to RO 318.3 million during the same period in 2025.

It indicated that this growth reflects an improvement in the performance of activities related to agricultural and fisheries production, driven by the expansion of investments and the enhancement of production and supply chain efficiency.

At the sub-activity level, agricultural activity achieved strong growth of 12.0 percent, while fishing activity recorded a growth of 0.9 percent. This indicates a stable performance in the marine sector alongside a continued pace of development in the agricultural sector.

The ministry pointed out the increasing relative importance of the agriculture and fishing sector within the national economy, as its contribution reached 3.4 percent of the total GDP during the Q1 of 2026, compared to 2.9 percent during the same period of the previous year. (QNA)