Central Asia: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Central Asian onion and shallot market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Central Asia

In value terms, onion and shallot production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average onion and shallot yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in Central Asia stood at X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The harvested area 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of onion and shallot were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the key exporter of onion and shallot, creating X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Tajikistan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest onion and shallot supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of onion and shallot, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major importer of onion and shallot in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Mongolia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to onion and shallot imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%), Mongolia (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported onion and shallot in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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