Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa
South Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production was 169,963 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
169,963 1000 USD
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
32nd
of 110 countries
All-time high
177,024 1000 USD
in 2019
All-time low
15,611 1000 USD
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa stood at 169,963 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa peaked at 177,024 1000 USD in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15,611 1000 USD, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 32nd of 110 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,611 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 17,503 1000 USD | +12.1% |
| 1963 | 17,976 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 17,976 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 19,632 1000 USD | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 17,976 1000 USD | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 19,632 1000 USD | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 22,707 1000 USD | +15.7% |
| 1969 | 26,018 1000 USD | +14.6% |
| 1970 | 26,728 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 24,836 1000 USD | -7.1% |
| 1972 | 23,180 1000 USD | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 29,803 1000 USD | +28.6% |
| 1974 | 25,545 1000 USD | -14.3% |
| 1975 | 27,911 1000 USD | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 33,351 1000 USD | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 32,878 1000 USD | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 31,458 1000 USD | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 35,716 1000 USD | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 33,587 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 1981 | 35,953 1000 USD | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 35,716 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 39,264 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 40,920 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 41,629 1000 USD | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 41,156 1000 USD | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 41,494 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 47,810 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 1989 | 48,244 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 53,974 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 57,396 1000 USD | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 55,335 1000 USD | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 60,059 1000 USD | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 58,399 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 69,160 1000 USD | +18.4% |
| 1996 | 65,995 1000 USD | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 74,674 1000 USD | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 82,934 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 94,089 1000 USD | +13.5% |
| 2000 | 77,818 1000 USD | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 78,627 1000 USD | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 81,379 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 85,242 1000 USD | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 95,369 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 91,601 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 95,367 1000 USD | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 102,394 1000 USD | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 117,419 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 109,170 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 122,590 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 138,842 1000 USD | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 149,794 1000 USD | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 138,363 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 151,871 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 165,623 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 162,166 1000 USD | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 169,403 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 171,920 1000 USD | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 177,024 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 171,774 1000 USD | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 173,467 1000 USD | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 163,996 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 157,395 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 169,963 1000 USD | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,448 1000 USD | 15,611 1000 USD | 26,018 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 29,141 1000 USD | 23,180 1000 USD | 35,716 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 40,577 1000 USD | 33,587 1000 USD | 48,244 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 67,202 1000 USD | 53,974 1000 USD | 94,089 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 93,439 1000 USD | 77,818 1000 USD | 117,419 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 154,760 1000 USD | 122,590 1000 USD | 177,024 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 167,319 1000 USD | 157,395 1000 USD | 173,467 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 29 Saudi Arabia 184,779 1000 USD compare
- 30 Tajikistan 182,808 1000 USD compare
- 31 Peru 175,250 1000 USD compare
- 33 Australia 165,033 1000 USD compare
- 33 Australia and New Zealand 165,033 1000 USD compare
- 35 Poland 159,951 1000 USD compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa was 169,963 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 177,024 1000 USD in 2019.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,611 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production?
- South Africa ranks 32nd out of 110 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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) — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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