Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa
South Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production was 4.41 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa stood at 4.41 million 1000 SLC.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.1% on the previous year and up 140.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa peaked at 5.20 million 1000 SLC in 2023 and was at its lowest, 128,851 1000 SLC, in 1991.
That places South Africa 41st out of 115 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 128,851 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 158,380 1000 SLC | +22.9% |
| 1993 | 143,209 1000 SLC | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 212,333 1000 SLC | +48.3% |
| 1995 | 157,015 1000 SLC | -26.1% |
| 1996 | 251,669 1000 SLC | +60.3% |
| 1997 | 279,715 1000 SLC | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 275,945 1000 SLC | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 241,060 1000 SLC | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 471,128 1000 SLC | +95.4% |
| 2001 | 343,058 1000 SLC | -27.2% |
| 2002 | 487,523 1000 SLC | +42.1% |
| 2003 | 518,597 1000 SLC | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 442,716 1000 SLC | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 453,106 1000 SLC | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 525,761 1000 SLC | +16.0% |
| 2007 | 1.03 million 1000 SLC | +95.9% |
| 2008 | 897,040 1000 SLC | -12.9% |
| 2009 | 1.24 million 1000 SLC | +38.0% |
| 2010 | 1.11 million 1000 SLC | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 1.10 million 1000 SLC | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 1.37 million 1000 SLC | +24.5% |
| 2013 | 1.66 million 1000 SLC | +21.0% |
| 2014 | 1.83 million 1000 SLC | +10.7% |
| 2015 | 1.66 million 1000 SLC | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 2.63 million 1000 SLC | +58.4% |
| 2017 | 2.18 million 1000 SLC | -17.0% |
| 2018 | 2.58 million 1000 SLC | +18.1% |
| 2019 | 2.45 million 1000 SLC | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 2.77 million 1000 SLC | +13.3% |
| 2021 | 2.27 million 1000 SLC | -18.2% |
| 2022 | 2.91 million 1000 SLC | +28.1% |
| 2023 | 5.20 million 1000 SLC | +78.7% |
| 2024 | 4.41 million 1000 SLC | -15.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 205,353 1000 SLC | 128,851 1000 SLC | 279,715 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 640,713 1000 SLC | 343,058 1000 SLC | 1.24 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.86 million 1000 SLC | 1.10 million 1000 SLC | 2.63 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.51 million 1000 SLC | 2.27 million 1000 SLC | 5.20 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 4.41 million 1000 SLC 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 5.20 million 1000 SLC in 2023.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 128,851 1000 SLC in 1991.
- How does South Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production?
- South Africa ranks 41st out of 115 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 140.9%. 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 (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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