Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in European Union (27)

European Union (27): Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 193,550 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
193,550 ha
Change on year
up 9.8%
Rank
14th
of 28 groups
All-time high
210,073 ha
in 1995
All-time low
158,244 ha
in 1991
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in European Union (27), 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in European Union (27) stood at 193,550 ha.

That represents a change of up 9.8% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in European Union (27) peaked at 210,073 ha in 1995 and was at its lowest, 158,244 ha, in 1991.

That places European Union (27) 14th out of 28 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in European Union (27), year by year

Annual values for Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in European Union (27), 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 173,240 ha
1962 175,219 ha +1.1%
1963 187,629 ha +7.1%
1964 190,045 ha +1.3%
1965 188,038 ha -1.1%
1966 180,468 ha -4.0%
1967 189,638 ha +5.1%
1968 184,795 ha -2.6%
1969 185,573 ha +0.4%
1970 201,305 ha +8.5%
1971 194,295 ha -3.5%
1972 175,579 ha -9.6%
1973 178,682 ha +1.8%
1974 183,343 ha +2.6%
1975 178,041 ha -2.9%
1976 179,458 ha +0.8%
1977 191,926 ha +6.9%
1978 193,187 ha +0.7%
1979 176,976 ha -8.4%
1980 175,086 ha -1.1%
1981 172,951 ha -1.2%
1982 171,536 ha -0.8%
1983 173,142 ha +0.9%
1984 172,282 ha -0.5%
1985 173,577 ha +0.8%
1986 174,478 ha +0.5%
1987 182,159 ha +4.4%
1988 183,156 ha +0.5%
1989 176,107 ha -3.8%
1990 163,161 ha -7.4%
1991 158,244 ha -3.0%
1992 188,851 ha +19.3%
1993 190,653 ha +1.0%
1994 196,378 ha +3.0%
1995 210,073 ha +7.0%
1996 190,468 ha -9.3%
1997 181,598 ha -4.7%
1998 194,069 ha +6.9%
1999 201,950 ha +4.1%
2000 191,776 ha -5.0%
2001 179,243 ha -6.5%
2002 171,870 ha -4.1%
2003 184,952 ha +7.6%
2004 184,193 ha -0.4%
2005 174,780 ha -5.1%
2006 177,429 ha +1.5%
2007 177,666 ha +0.1%
2008 183,928 ha +3.5%
2009 178,225 ha -3.1%
2010 169,472 ha -4.9%
2011 176,856 ha +4.4%
2012 166,258 ha -6.0%
2013 163,007 ha -2.0%
2014 174,345 ha +7.0%
2015 176,552 ha +1.3%
2016 182,635 ha +3.4%
2017 183,672 ha +0.6%
2018 170,590 ha -7.1%
2019 179,130 ha +5.0%
2020 178,090 ha -0.6%
2021 189,010 ha +6.1%
2022 174,340 ha -7.8%
2023 176,330 ha +1.1%
2024 193,550 ha +9.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 183,849 ha 173,240 ha 190,045 ha 9
1970s 185,279 ha 175,579 ha 201,305 ha 10
1980s 175,447 ha 171,536 ha 183,156 ha 10
1990s 187,544 ha 158,244 ha 210,073 ha 10
2000s 180,406 ha 171,870 ha 191,776 ha 10
2010s 174,252 ha 163,007 ha 183,672 ha 10
2020s 182,264 ha 174,340 ha 193,550 ha 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in European Union (27)?
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in European Union (27) was 193,550 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in European Union (27)?
The highest recorded value was 210,073 ha in 1995.
What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in European Union (27)?
The lowest recorded value was 158,244 ha in 1991.
How does European Union (27) rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
European Union (27) ranks 14th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in European Union (27)?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this European Union (27) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
182 places, 9,831 data points, 1961–2024
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