Key Market Indicators
Onion production in South Africa is set to increase by 0.7% on an annual basis, reaching 774 thousand metric tons by 2026. This number has jumped by 0.7% since 2017. In 2021, South Africa was ranked 25th globally, with Colombia in the lead at 743 thousand metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Consumption of onions in South Africa will also grow by 0.7% yearly, amounting to 606 thousand metric tons in 2026. This figure has grown by 0.8% since 2017. In 2021, South Africa was ranked 26th globally, with Vietnam at the top with 580 thousand metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt placed second, third and fourth respectively.
