India: Dried Onion Market 2025

Dried Onion Market Size in India

After four years of growth, the Indian dried onion market decreased by -24.2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Dried Onion Production in India

In value terms, dried onion production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +57.7% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Dried Onion Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, approx. X tons of dried onions were exported from India; with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +109.8% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried onion exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +67.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of dried onion exports from India, with a combined 31% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, the UK, Russia, Belgium, South Africa, Poland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Canada and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +89.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dried onion exported from India worldwide, together accounting for 31% of total exports. The UK, Indonesia, Russia, Belgium, South Africa, Poland, Canada, Nigeria, Slovenia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +79.6%, 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

The average dried onion export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dried onion export price increased by +33.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Onion Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, approx. X tons of dried onions were imported into India; shrinking by -30% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 269%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried onion imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest dried onion supplier to India, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, dried onion imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +94.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-13.7% per year) and Spain (+177.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried onion to India, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +80.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+128.8% per year) and the United States (-18.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried onion import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 75%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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