Nigeria: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien onion and shallot market declined to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +0.1% against 2020 indices. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Nigeria

In value terms, onion and shallot production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 101%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Nigeria was estimated at X tons per ha, with an increase of 1.8% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield attained 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of onions and shallots production in Nigeria declined to X ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 increased by +58.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22% 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 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of onions and shallots were exported from Nigeria; shrinking by -40% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 451% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 351% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Niger totaled +41.4%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Nigeria, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Benin ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger totaled +49.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +10.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Togo (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of onions and shallots were imported into Nigeria; waning by -21.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a precipitous setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Niger (X tons) was the main onion and shallot supplier to Nigeria, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Niger stood at -32.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.5% per year) and South Africa (-53.2% per year).

In value terms, Niger ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Nigeria, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Niger stood at -32.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+19.9% per year) and South Africa (-48.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 124%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Niger ($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 (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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