SADC: Dried Onion Market 2025

Dried Onion Market Size in SADC

The SADC dried onion market shrank to $X in 2021, reducing by -7.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +21.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Dried Onion Production in SADC

In value terms, dried onion production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +14.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 29%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Dried Onion Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, shipments abroad of dried onions decreased by -54.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 105%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried onion exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 90%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 62% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons). All these countries together took near 35% share of total exports. Angola (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried onions exports, with a CAGR of +23.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Madagascar (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (-8.2%) and South Africa (-16.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tanzania and Madagascar increased by +57 and +3.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest dried onion supplier in SADC, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with an 11% share.

In Tanzania, dried onion exports expanded at an average annual rate of +20.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (+3.4% per year) and South Africa (-10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Dried Onion Imports

Imports in SADC

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of dried onions increased by 26% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried onion imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 94% of total imports in 2021. Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to dried onion imports into South Africa stood at +4.8%. At the same time, Mauritius (+15.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +15.4% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa increased by +4.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried onions in SADC, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

In South Africa, dried onion imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-0.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform