EU: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in the EU

The EU onion and shallot market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in the EU

In value terms, onion and shallot production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average onion and shallot yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. 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 only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot 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 total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in the European Union reduced slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were exported in the European Union; growing by X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main exporter of onion and shallot, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to onion and shallot exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), Belgium (X%), France (X%), Austria (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest onion and shallot supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, onion and shallot exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of onion and shallot imported in the European Union reduced to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of onion and shallot imports in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. France (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%), Spain (X%) and Portugal (X%). Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Romania, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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