Cote d'Ivoire: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Cote d'Ivoire's onion and shallot market, when its value decreased by -19.5% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Production in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, onion and shallot production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Cote d'Ivoire reached X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 5.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average 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, approx. X ha of onions and shallots were harvested in Cote d'Ivoire; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3.7%. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

Onion and shallot exports from Cote d'Ivoire surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 492% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a tangible increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 666% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso (X tons), Liberia (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Cote d'Ivoire, together comprising 83% of total exports. Mali lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Burkina Faso ($X) and Liberia ($X) were the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Cote d'Ivoire worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mali, which accounted for a further 8.1%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mali, with a CAGR of +24.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, dropping by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($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 Burkina Faso (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

After eight years of growth, supplies from abroad of onions and shallots decreased by -9.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 92%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Burkina Faso (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Morocco (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +13.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Burkina Faso (+8.2% per year) and Morocco (+67.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Burkina Faso (+3.4% per year) and Morocco (+50.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Burkina Faso ($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 Netherlands (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform