Key Market Indicators
Iranian onion production is projected to reach 2.6 million metric tons by 2026, up from 2.48 million metric tons in 2021. This growth rate of 0.8% year-on-year is slightly higher than the growth rate of 1.1% seen since 2017. In 2021, Egypt overtook Iran to become the fifth largest onion producer, with 2.48 million metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt were the top three producers in that year, in descending order. Iranian onion consumption is expected to reach 2.44 million metric tons in 2026, up from 2.25 million metric tons in 2021. This growth rate of 1.4% year-on-year is slightly higher than the growth rate of 1.3% seen since 2017. In 2021, Egypt was the fifth largest onion consumer, with 2.25 million metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt were the top three consumers in that year, in descending order.
