The India-Oman Free Trade Agreement is expected to give a boost to exports of farm products including poultry and marine products, stakeholders said.“The India–Oman Free Trade Agreement is a significant boost for India’s agriculture, poultry, livestock, and marine export sectors. By providing duty-free access for key products such as shrimp, fish, eggs, and other food items, the agreement will make Indian exports more competitive in a strategically important Gulf market,” said Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India.“For the marine sector, the opportunity is particularly promising. India’s seafood products are globally recognised for their quality, traceability, and compliance with international food safety standards, making them highly sought after in global markets. Oman imported marine products worth $35.3 million in 2025, while India’s exports accounted for only about $10 million, indicating substantial untapped potential,” Gulati said.“The grant of duty-free access to marine products provides Indian seafood exporters with a stronger platform to expand their presence in Oman and use it as a gateway to the wider Gulf region. This is expected to benefit exporters and coastal economies across Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat,” Gulati said.Oman is one of the major markets for Indian poultry products, particularly eggs. “Any removal of import duty on eggs will benefit the Indian exports and make them competitive against other origins such as Iran and Turkey,” said Valsan Parameswaran, Secretary, All India Poultry Exporters Association.“There is a five per cent import duty on eggs, which is currently borne by importers in Oman,” Parameswaran said, adding that Indian exporters are also expecting Oman to issue more import permits for eggs.Gulati said the agreement also reinforces India’s position as a trusted food supplier to Oman. “India already accounts for 17.8 per cent of Oman’s agricultural imports, over 94 per cent of its bovine meat imports and more than 98 per cent of its fresh egg imports. With agricultural exports to Oman reaching nearly $553 million in 2025, duty-free access will create new opportunities for farmers, poultry producers, food processors and agri-exporters, while driving higher export earnings, rural employment and value addition across the agricultural value chain. Overall, the FTA provides a timely opportunity to strengthen India’s footprint in Gulf food markets, improve returns for producers and further establish the country as a reliable global supplier of high-quality agricultural and marine products,” Gulati added.Published on June 3, 2026