Brazil: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian onion and shallot market rose modestly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Brazil

In value terms, onion and shallot production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Brazil shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of onion and shallot in Brazil declined slightly to X ha, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. 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 Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were exported from Brazil; jumping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Uruguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, supplies from abroad of onion and shallot was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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