Global Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size

In 2022, the global onion and shallot market decreased by -0.5% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Production

In value terms, onion and shallot production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India (X tons), China (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together comprising 50% of global production. The United States, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Sudan, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the global average onion and shallot yield reached X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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.

The global onion and shallot harvested area fell to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6.5% 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 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of onions and shallots increased by 8.6% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 2013 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 40% of total exports in 2022. China (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Mexico (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 14% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons), Peru (X tons), the United States (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 44% share of global exports. Mexico, the United States, Egypt, Spain, Peru, New Zealand, Poland, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global 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, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports

In 2022, approx. X tons of onions and shallots were imported worldwide; growing by 4.2% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), the UK (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Japan (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Canada (X tons) was the key importer of onions and shallots in the world, generating 51% of total import. Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +36.0%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported onions and shallots worldwide, comprising 13% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 6.4% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +6.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+4.4% per year) and Canada (+6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 14%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($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 United Arab Emirates (+5.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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