United Kingdom: Dried Onion Market 2025

Dried Onion Market Size in the UK

The UK dried onion market contracted to $X in 2021, shrinking by -14.4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +21.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Dried Onion Production in the UK

In value terms, dried onion production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Dried onion production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Dried Onion Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of dried onions decreased by -30.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 72%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried onion exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for dried onion exports from the UK, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, dried onion exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland amounted to -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+4.1% per year) and Germany (-4.7% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dried onion exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Turkey and India, which together accounted for a further 18%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +56.9%, saw 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

The average dried onion export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 24% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Onion Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, supplies from abroad of dried onions decreased by -13.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 39%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, dried onion imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest dried onion supplier to the UK, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, dried onion imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.6% per year) and the United States (-7.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried onion to the UK, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.4% per year) and France (-2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dried onion import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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