Key Market Indicators
Afghan onion production is expected to reach 141 thousand metric tons by 2026, dropping by 1.6% each year on average, according to a recent report. In 2021, Afghan supply reached 155 thousand metric tons, up 0.9% year on year since 2017. The country ranked 52nd in 2021, while Mozambique was in the lead with 155 thousand metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt respectively came in second, third and fourth in this ranking. On the other hand, Afghan onion consumption is forecast to reach 235 thousand metric tons by 2026, growing 0.8% annually on average. Afghan demand has increased 3.5% year on year since 2017, and in 2021, the country ranked 47th, with Australia ahead of them at 224 thousand metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt took the second, third and fourth spots in this ranking, respectively.
