Key Market Indicators
Australian onion consumption is predicted to reach 250,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 232,000 metric tons in 2021, growing at an average rate of 0.5% yearly. Since 2017, Australian demand for onions has increased by 0.6% on average each year. In 2021, Australia ranked at number 46 in the global onion consumption rankings, with the Philippines coming in ahead at 232,000 metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt were the top three countries in terms of onion consumption. Australian onion production is projected to reach 285,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 279,000 metric tons in 2021, growing at an average rate of 0.3% yearly. Since 2017, the supply of onions in Australia has remained consistent. In 2021, Australia was number 40 in the global onion production rankings, with Cameroon coming in ahead at 279,000 metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt were the top three countries in terms of onion production.
