Philippines: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in the Philippines

The Philippine onion and shallot market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in the Philippines

In value terms, onion and shallot production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 81%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in the Philippines rose remarkably to X tons per ha, surging by 5.1% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 48%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot 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, approx. X ha of onions and shallots were harvested in the Philippines; dropping by -2.4% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from the Philippines

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of onions and shallots increased by 181% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,493% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,030% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from the Philippines.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +5.9%).

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from the Philippines were Singapore ($X) and Indonesia ($X).

Singapore, with a CAGR of -2.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, the amount of onions and shallots imported into the Philippines contracted markedly to X tons, shrinking by -74.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 326%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 300%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to the Philippines.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of -4.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, India ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) were the largest onion and shallot suppliers to the Philippines.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +14.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 90%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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