Key Market Indicators
Emirati onion consumption is forecast to drop by 260,000 metric tons by 2026. In 2021, the country ranked 43rd in the world for onion consumption, with 266,000 metric tons. This was lower than Cameroon, which consumed 266,000 metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt were the world's top three onion consumers, respectively. Since 2017, Emirati demand for onions has grown annually by an average of 1.6%.
