Uruguay: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan onion and shallot market reduced to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Uruguay

In value terms, onion and shallot production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 116%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Uruguay stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Uruguay contracted to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 27%. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, onion and shallot exports from Uruguay fell sharply to X tons, declining by -94.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3,543%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 1,132% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +19.5%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +24.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 368% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +4.7% per year.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, imports of onions and shallots into Uruguay shrank to X tons, which is down by -7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 1,457%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 1,284%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Uruguay, together accounting for 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Uruguay, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +24.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+18.4% per year) and Chile (+22.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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