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Article Publishing Date: Sep 19, 2023
China's Exports of Onion and Shallot Soar to $50M in June 2023
China Dry Onion Exports
In June 2023, exports of onions and shallots from China surged to 95K tons, growing by 38% against the previous month. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from June 2022 to June 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.3% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, exports increased by +69.1% against February 2023 indices.
In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $50M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Dry Onion in China (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| Vietnam | 26.1 | 25.4 | 26.1 | 29.0 | 24.4 | 24.7 | 24.7 | 14.1 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 9.9 | 16.2 | 23.6 |
| Japan | 12.6 | 14.6 | 12.4 | 11.9 | 13.6 | 11.5 | 13.0 | 13.8 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Malaysia | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Thailand | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| South Korea | 0.6 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Pakistan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 8.9 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 12.4 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 11.5 |
| Total | 52.7 | 53.6 | 50.2 | 61.5 | 58.4 | 62.3 | 61.8 | 48.8 | 37.9 | 43.6 | 34.5 | 38.0 | 49.8 |
Exports by Country
Vietnam (26K tons), Japan (20K tons) and Malaysia (9.5K tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from China, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Thailand and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the biggest increases were in South Korea (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Vietnam ($24M) remains the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from China, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($8.6M), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.7% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (-3.1% per month) and Malaysia (+4.8% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In June 2023, the dry onion price amounted to $524 per ton (FOB, China), declining by -4.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 11% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $727 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($911 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($113 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the onion and shallot market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
• FCL 402 - Onions, shallots (green)
• FCL 403 - Onions, dry
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• Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
5.4
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.5
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Yield And Growth
Figure 16:
Exports And Growth
Figure 17:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 18:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 19:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 20:
Imports And Growth
Figure 21:
Import Prices
Figure 22:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Area Harvested, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Yield, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 29:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 35:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 36:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 37:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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