Australia and Oceania: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The onion and shallot market in Australia and Oceania expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, onion and shallot production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +0.5%).

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Australia and Oceania amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of onions and shallots in Australia and Oceania dropped to X ha, with a decrease of -2.6% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of onions and shallots decreased by -8.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 34%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -0.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 78%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the key exporter of onions and shallots, committing 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), achieving a 15% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the onions and shallots exports, with a CAGR of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022. Australia (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+14 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -14.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest onion and shallot supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, onion and shallot exports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 21% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot export price decreased by -2.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.7%).

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of onions and shallots was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Fiji (X tons), distantly followed by Australia (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons), Palau (X tons) and Samoa (X tons) were the largest importers of onions and shallots, together making up 80% of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), Solomon Islands (X tons), Marshall Islands (X tons), Tonga (X tons) and Vanuatu (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Marshall Islands (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot importing markets in Australia and Oceania were Fiji ($X), Australia ($X) and French Polynesia ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports. Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu and Marshall Islands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Marshall Islands, with a CAGR of +34.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Marshall Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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