Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa
South Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production was 299,249 1000 Int$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
299,249 1000 Int$
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
29th
of 140 countries
All-time high
311,680 1000 Int$
in 2019
All-time low
27,486 1000 Int$
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 Int$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa is 299,249 1000 Int$, measured in 2024.
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 311,680 1000 Int$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 27,486 1000 Int$, in 1961.
That places South Africa 29th out of 140 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 Int$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,486 1000 Int$ | — |
| 1962 | 30,817 1000 Int$ | +12.1% |
| 1963 | 31,650 1000 Int$ | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 31,650 1000 Int$ | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 34,565 1000 Int$ | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 31,650 1000 Int$ | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 34,565 1000 Int$ | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 39,979 1000 Int$ | +15.7% |
| 1969 | 45,810 1000 Int$ | +14.6% |
| 1970 | 47,059 1000 Int$ | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 43,727 1000 Int$ | -7.1% |
| 1972 | 40,812 1000 Int$ | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 52,473 1000 Int$ | +28.6% |
| 1974 | 44,977 1000 Int$ | -14.3% |
| 1975 | 49,141 1000 Int$ | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 58,720 1000 Int$ | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 57,887 1000 Int$ | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 55,388 1000 Int$ | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 62,884 1000 Int$ | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 59,136 1000 Int$ | -6.0% |
| 1981 | 63,301 1000 Int$ | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 62,884 1000 Int$ | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 69,131 1000 Int$ | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 72,046 1000 Int$ | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 73,295 1000 Int$ | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 72,462 1000 Int$ | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 73,057 1000 Int$ | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 84,178 1000 Int$ | +15.2% |
| 1989 | 84,941 1000 Int$ | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 95,029 1000 Int$ | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 101,055 1000 Int$ | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 97,426 1000 Int$ | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 105,744 1000 Int$ | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 102,821 1000 Int$ | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 121,767 1000 Int$ | +18.4% |
| 1996 | 116,195 1000 Int$ | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 131,476 1000 Int$ | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 146,020 1000 Int$ | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 165,660 1000 Int$ | +13.5% |
| 2000 | 137,012 1000 Int$ | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 138,437 1000 Int$ | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 143,281 1000 Int$ | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 150,083 1000 Int$ | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 167,914 1000 Int$ | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 161,279 1000 Int$ | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 167,909 1000 Int$ | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 180,282 1000 Int$ | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 206,737 1000 Int$ | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 192,212 1000 Int$ | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 215,840 1000 Int$ | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 244,454 1000 Int$ | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 263,737 1000 Int$ | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 243,612 1000 Int$ | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 267,395 1000 Int$ | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 291,608 1000 Int$ | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 285,521 1000 Int$ | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 298,262 1000 Int$ | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 302,693 1000 Int$ | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 311,680 1000 Int$ | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 302,437 1000 Int$ | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 305,418 1000 Int$ | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 288,742 1000 Int$ | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 277,121 1000 Int$ | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 299,249 1000 Int$ | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 34,241 1000 Int$ | 27,486 1000 Int$ | 45,810 1000 Int$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 51,307 1000 Int$ | 40,812 1000 Int$ | 62,884 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 71,443 1000 Int$ | 59,136 1000 Int$ | 84,941 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 118,319 1000 Int$ | 95,029 1000 Int$ | 165,660 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 164,515 1000 Int$ | 137,012 1000 Int$ | 206,737 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 272,480 1000 Int$ | 215,840 1000 Int$ | 311,680 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 294,593 1000 Int$ | 277,121 1000 Int$ | 305,418 1000 Int$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 26 Kazakhstan 315,147 1000 Int$ compare
- 27 Tajikistan 302,303 1000 Int$ compare
- 28 Cabo Verde 2,060 1000 Int$ compare
- 28 Colombia 301,690 1000 Int$ compare
- 30 Argentina 284,196 1000 Int$ compare
- 31 Poland 277,942 1000 Int$ compare
- 32 Afghanistan 256,022 1000 Int$ 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 299,249 1000 Int$ 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 311,680 1000 Int$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,486 1000 Int$ in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 140 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 I$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The domain provides detailed data on the value of agricultural production that is calculated by the agricultural production data and the price data at farm gate. Thus, the value of production measures the agricultural production in monetary terms at the farm gate level.