Iran: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Iran

The Iranian onion and shallot market reached $X in 2022, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Iran

In value terms, onion and shallot production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 27%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Iran contracted modestly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 onion and shallot harvested area in Iran totaled X ha in 2022, surging by 11% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 31% against the previous year. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Iran

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of onions and shallots increased by 34% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 488%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 627%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Armenia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Iran, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +49.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Iran were Armenia ($X), Qatar ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +34.1%, recorded 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, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Kuwait (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of onions and shallots increased by 483% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of onion and shallot to Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +675.2%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to +668.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 67% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +36.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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