World - Onions and Shallots - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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The Netherlands, India and China lead in the global export of onion and shallots, leaving other countries far behind. Senegal, the UK, Cote d'Ivoire remain the key destinations for exports from the Netherlands. Most onions and shallots from India are sent to Bangladesh, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, and more than half of Chinese exports go to Vietnam and Japan. The Netherlands dominates Senegal's imports with a 93% share of the total volume. India supplies 83% of onion and shallots imports to Bangladesh, while China absolutely buoys Japanese onion imports.
Global Exports of Onion and Shallots
In 2020, the volume of onions and shallots exported worldwide dropped slightly to 8.5M. In value terms, onion and shallot exports dropped to $3.8B in 2020.
In 2020, the Netherlands (1.8M tons) and India (1.4M tons) were the largest exporters of onions and shallots across the globe, together finishing at approx. 38% of total exports. China (881K tons) ranks next in terms of total exports with a 10% share, followed by Mexico (4.9%). The U.S. (366K tons), Spain (356K tons), Egypt (354K tons), Pakistan (304K tons), New Zealand (214K tons), Afghanistan (212K tons), Uzbekistan (211K tons), Peru (192K tons) and Argentina (164K tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($828M), China ($495M) and Mexico ($408M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 45% share of global exports. India, the U.S., Egypt, Spain, Pakistan, Peru, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.
Exports of Onion and Shallots from the Netherlands
Senegal (207K tons), the UK (168K tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (130K tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 28% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, Poland, Malaysia, Guinea, Mauritania, the Philippines, France, Mali and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 38%. The Netherlands supplies 93% of the total volume of products imported to Senegal.
In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from the Netherlands were the UK ($88M), Germany ($87M) and Belgium ($76M), with a combined 30% share of total exports. Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Malaysia, Poland, France, Guinea, the Philippines, Mauritania, Ireland and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34% (IndexBox estimates).
Exports of Onion and Shallots from India
Bangladesh (494K tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from India, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (186K tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (162K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share. India supplies 83% of the total volume of products imported to Bangladesh.
In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from India were Bangladesh ($93M), Malaysia ($58M) and Sri Lanka ($42M), with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Indonesia, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, which together accounted for a further 33%.
Exports of Onion and Shallots from China
Vietnam (243K tons), Japan (224K tons) and Malaysia (80K tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from China, with a combined 62% share of total exports. China supplies 95% of the total volume of products imported to Japan.
In value terms, Vietnam ($240M) emerged as the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from China, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($104M), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.5% share.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global onion and shallot market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 402 - Onions, shallots (green)
- FCL 403 - Onions, dry
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
- HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
