Key Market Indicators
Burmese onion consumption is expected to decline over the next five years, dropping from 791 thousand metric tons in 2021 to 875 thousand metric tons in 2026. Since 2017, demand for Burmese onions has decreased by 1.8% annually. In 2021, the country ranked 18th, with Niger taking the lead at 875 thousand metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Production of Burmese onions is also projected to decrease during the same time period, from 960 thousand metric tons in 2021 to 867 thousand metric tons in 2026. Since 2017, supply of Burmese onions has decreased by 1.8% each year. In 2021, Japan surpassed the country, producing 960 thousand metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
