Spain: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Spain

The Spanish onion and shallot market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -5.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Spain

In value terms, onion and shallot production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 31%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Spain declined to X tons per ha, waning by -2.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.4%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then declined modestly 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.

The onion and shallot harvested area in Spain reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, shipments abroad of onions and shallots decreased by -9.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +17.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Spain, together comprising 67% of total exports. France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Panama and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Panama (with a CAGR of +26.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 65% of total exports. France, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Ireland, Brazil, Panama and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Panama, with a CAGR of +33.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Portugal (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of onions and shallots, when their volume decreased by -17.8% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Spain, together comprising 63% of total imports. Portugal, Chile, Senegal, New Zealand and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +46.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Spain, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru totaled +19.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+15.3% per year) and Chile (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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