MENA: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in MENA

The MENA's onion and shallot market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in MENA

In value terms, onion and shallot production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in MENA contracted modestly to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the onion and shallot yield reached 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 total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in MENA stood at X ha, rising by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of onion and shallot, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated prominent 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. 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. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the key exporters of onion and shallot in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Turkey (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Yemen (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Morocco (X%).

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest onion and shallot supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen, with a X% share.

In Egypt, 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: Iran (X% per year) and Yemen (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, overseas purchases of onion and shallot decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Total imports indicated a perceptible 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Oman (X%). Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Oman ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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