Central Asia: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian onion and shallot market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Central Asia

In value terms, onion and shallot production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined 90% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average onion and shallot yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 8.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot 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 onion and shallot harvested area in Central Asia declined to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of onions and shallots increased by 40% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 187% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the main exporter of onions and shallots in Central Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 49% of total exports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together held near 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest onion and shallot supplier in Central Asia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, onion and shallot exports increased at an average annual rate of +46.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+9.1% per year) and Tajikistan (-6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Onion and shallot imports rose to X tons in 2022, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +20.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 94%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 71% of total imports in 2022. Mongolia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to onion and shallot imports into Kazakhstan stood at +12.8%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+160.4%), Kyrgyzstan (+51.4%) and Mongolia (+6.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +160.4% from 2012-2022. Turkmenistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by +14, +7.7 and +5.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported onions and shallots in Central Asia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +8.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (+12.8% per year) and Turkmenistan (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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