Southern Asia: Dried Onion Market 2024

Dried Onion Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian dried onion market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. The total consumption indicated resilient 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Onion Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, dried onion production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Onion Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

For the fourth consecutive year, Southern Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of dried onions, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried onion exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried onions exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of India (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest dried onion supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, dried onion exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Dried Onion Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of dried onions decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried onion imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and India (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest dried onion importing markets in Southern Asia were Bangladesh ($X), India ($X) and Nepal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Nepal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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