Argentina: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian onion and shallot market increased by 3.8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Argentina

In value terms, onion and shallot production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 34%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Argentina dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -11.4% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The onion and shallot harvested area in Argentina surged to X ha in 2022, increasing by 20% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, onion and shallot exports from Argentina reached X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 242% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Argentina, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil amounted to -1.8%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Argentina, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil stood at -7.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (-3.2%).

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Argentina

Onion and shallot imports into Argentina soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 220% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4,829%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 4,445%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of onion and shallot to Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +85.7%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled +98.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +6.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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