Germany: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Germany

The German onion and shallot market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 -10.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Germany

In value terms, onion and shallot production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 41% 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 yield of onions and shallots in Germany dropped modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of onions and shallots production in Germany expanded modestly to X ha, with an increase of 2.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 -2.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of onions and shallots was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Germany, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at +11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-5.3% per year) and Italy (-8.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Germany, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+13.7% per year) and the UK (+4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 export price increased by +59.9% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Sweden (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of onions and shallots decreased by -17.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Germany, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +1.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +4.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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