Portugal: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese onion and shallot market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Portugal

In value terms, onion and shallot production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Portugal contracted slightly to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. 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 Portugal; with an increase of 55% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a abrupt slump. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of onions and shallots exported from Portugal skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 36% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 64%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Portugal, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cabo Verde (X tons), tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to +36.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cabo Verde (+6.3% per year) and France (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Portugal, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cabo Verde ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +29.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cabo Verde (+9.2% per year) and France (+7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -26.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Portugal

For the eighth year in a row, Portugal recorded growth in supplies from abroad of onions and shallots, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.8% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 74%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Portugal, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+15.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Portugal, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+14.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+18.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 import price decreased by -2.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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