Benelux: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux onion and shallot market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by -18.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Benelux

In value terms, onion and shallot production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 78%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of onion and shallot production was the Netherlands (X tons), comprising approx. 90% of total volume. Moreover, onion and shallot production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the Netherlands amounted to +2.8%.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Benelux reduced slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -3.2% compared with the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 101%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 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 total area harvested in terms of onions and shallots production in Benelux fell modestly to X ha, which is down by -2.3% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of onions and shallots in Benelux contracted modestly to X tons, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 -4.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +55.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the onions and shallots exports, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest onion and shallot supplier in Benelux, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, onion and shallot exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 40% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.7%).

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in Benelux

Onion and shallot imports contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, waning by -16.5% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -22.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importer of onions and shallots in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 71% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 28% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the onions and shallots imports, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-11.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +4.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 31%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform