The analysis of 2023's global onion import volumes highlights Malaysia as the top importer, followed by the United States and Iraq. The United States and the UAE showed modest increases, while countries like Japan and Bangladesh experienced declines. Afghanistan and Senegal demonstrated impressive year-on-year growth, while Poland and Colombia faced significant decreases in imports. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years generally shows moderate fluctuations with some countries maintaining stable imports.
Future trends to monitor:
- Rising demand from South Korea due to significant growth noted in 2023.
- Potential recovery or further declines in markets such as Russia and Poland.
- Impact of global supply chain disruptions on availability and pricing.
Top countries in Onions Import Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Malaysia | 608 | 2023 | +1.5% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 588 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iraq | 414 | 2023 | +5.08% | +4.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Saudi Arabia | 411 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Arab Emirates | 356 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sri Lanka | 296 | 2023 | +2.78% | +2.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 274 | 2023 | +2.62% | +1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 270 | 2023 | -1.46% | -1.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 244 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Vietnam | 237 | 2023 | +2.6% | -1.76% | View data |
