Turkey: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish onion and shallot market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.3% against 2019 indices. Onion and shallot consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Onion And Shallot Production in Turkey

In value terms, onion and shallot production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Turkey contracted modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -3.5% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield hit record highs 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 Turkey; leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 9.2%. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of onions and shallots exported from Turkey declined sharply to X tons, which is down by -27.3% against 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 133%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 225%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Turkey, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq amounted to -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+99.5% per year) and Russia (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Turkey were Russia ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +83.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, with a decrease of -12.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Bangladesh (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, overseas purchases of onions and shallots decreased by -79.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 17,914%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 27,762% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main supplier of onion and shallot to Turkey, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan stood at -72.5%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan stood at -77.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -18.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to +1.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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