Australia: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Australia

The Australian onion and shallot market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Australia

In value terms, onion and shallot production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Australia rose slightly to X tons per ha, picking up by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 6.8%. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of onions and shallots production in Australia dropped to X ha, with a decrease of -5.2% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 22% against the previous year. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of onions and shallots were exported from Australia; which is down by -32.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Australia, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand totaled +129.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.8% per year) and Japan (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 56% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +93.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of onions and shallots was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 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, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Australia, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-15.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Australia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +19.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-9.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -14.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 70%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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