Colombia: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Colombia

After three years of decline, the Colombian onion and shallot market increased by 0.9% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -15.8% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Colombia

In value terms, onion and shallot production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 49%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Colombia fell modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -1.8% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 8.4%. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Colombia rose modestly to X ha in 2022, increasing by 2.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 harvested area decreased by -21.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, the amount of onions and shallots exported from Colombia fell notably to X tons, waning by -34.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 630%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 637%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Curacao (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Colombia, together comprising 68% of total exports. Costa Rica, Switzerland, Aruba and Cuba lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Aruba (with a CAGR of +24.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Colombia were Canada ($X), the United States ($X) and Curacao ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports. Switzerland, Aruba, Cuba and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.6%.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +29.6%, 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

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($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 Canada (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Colombia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of onions and shallots decreased by -3.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 72%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Colombia, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Chile (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru totaled -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+24.2% per year) and Chile (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Colombia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru totaled -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+29.4% per year) and Chile (+1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 import price decreased by -17.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 53%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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