Key Market Indicators
Uruguay's onion consumption and production is predicted to remain unchanged over the next five years. In 2021, the country's demand for onions was 27 thousand metric tons, ranking it 101st in the world. However, Slovakia had overtaken with the same amount. India, the United States, and Egypt ranked second, third, and fourth respectively. Uruguay's production was 31 thousand metric tons in 2021, putting it in 87th place. Nicaragua had overtaken with the same amount, while India, the United States, and Egypt took the top three spots. The country's onion production is expected to stay the same, with a 0.2 percent year-on-year growth forecast for 2026.
