Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in Africa

Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production was 4.50 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.50 million 1000 USD
Change on year
down 14.2%
Rank
8th
of 28 groups
All-time high
5.24 million 1000 USD
in 2023
All-time low
613,308 1000 USD
in 1992
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in Africa, 1991–2024

1.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M5.0M1991200720241991: 715.5k 1000 USD1992: 613.3k 1000 USD1993: 647.0k 1000 USD1994: 632.4k 1000 USD1995: 664.5k 1000 USD1996: 760.6k 1000 USD1997: 762.2k 1000 USD1998: 908.7k 1000 USD1999: 783.1k 1000 USD2000: 707.1k 1000 USD2001: 767.8k 1000 USD2002: 873.9k 1000 USD2003: 1.1M 1000 USD2004: 1.5M 1000 USD2005: 1.8M 1000 USD2006: 2.2M 1000 USD2007: 2.2M 1000 USD2008: 2.8M 1000 USD2009: 2.8M 1000 USD2010: 3.2M 1000 USD2011: 3.0M 1000 USD2012: 2.9M 1000 USD2013: 3.3M 1000 USD2014: 3.3M 1000 USD2015: 3.3M 1000 USD2016: 2.9M 1000 USD2017: 2.8M 1000 USD2018: 2.8M 1000 USD2019: 4.1M 1000 USD2020: 4.2M 1000 USD2021: 3.6M 1000 USD2022: 3.8M 1000 USD2023: 5.2M 1000 USD2024: 4.5M 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Africa recorded 4.50 million 1000 USD for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in 2024.

The figure is down 14.2% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in Africa peaked at 5.24 million 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 613,308 1000 USD, in 1992.

That places Africa 8th out of 28 groups 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 Africa, year by year

Annual values for Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$) in Africa, 1991 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1991 715,536 1000 USD
1992 613,308 1000 USD -14.3%
1993 647,036 1000 USD +5.5%
1994 632,396 1000 USD -2.3%
1995 664,459 1000 USD +5.1%
1996 760,618 1000 USD +14.5%
1997 762,164 1000 USD +0.2%
1998 908,738 1000 USD +19.2%
1999 783,142 1000 USD -13.8%
2000 707,087 1000 USD -9.7%
2001 767,843 1000 USD +8.6%
2002 873,916 1000 USD +13.8%
2003 1.06 million 1000 USD +20.8%
2004 1.51 million 1000 USD +43.1%
2005 1.77 million 1000 USD +17.1%
2006 2.18 million 1000 USD +23.3%
2007 2.25 million 1000 USD +3.1%
2008 2.77 million 1000 USD +23.1%
2009 2.78 million 1000 USD +0.5%
2010 3.23 million 1000 USD +16.1%
2011 2.98 million 1000 USD -7.9%
2012 2.89 million 1000 USD -3.1%
2013 3.28 million 1000 USD +13.7%
2014 3.33 million 1000 USD +1.6%
2015 3.32 million 1000 USD -0.4%
2016 2.87 million 1000 USD -13.4%
2017 2.84 million 1000 USD -1.0%
2018 2.80 million 1000 USD -1.6%
2019 4.07 million 1000 USD +45.6%
2020 4.18 million 1000 USD +2.6%
2021 3.61 million 1000 USD -13.7%
2022 3.84 million 1000 USD +6.4%
2023 5.24 million 1000 USD +36.5%
2024 4.50 million 1000 USD -14.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 720,822 1000 USD 613,308 1000 USD 908,738 1000 USD 9
2000s 1.67 million 1000 USD 707,087 1000 USD 2.78 million 1000 USD 10
2010s 3.16 million 1000 USD 2.80 million 1000 USD 4.07 million 1000 USD 10
2020s 4.27 million 1000 USD 3.61 million 1000 USD 5.24 million 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 5 Bangladesh 1.29 million 1000 USD compare
  2. 5 Viet Nam 522,130 1000 USD compare
  3. 6 Pakistan 1.11 million 1000 USD compare
  4. 7 Egypt 1.10 million 1000 USD compare
  5. 8 Algeria 815,088 1000 USD compare
  6. 9 Brazil 717,068 1000 USD compare
  7. 10 Japan 614,020 1000 USD compare
  8. 11 France 607,313 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in Africa?
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in Africa was 4.50 million 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 Africa?
The highest recorded value was 5.24 million 1000 USD in 2023.
What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 613,308 1000 USD in 1992.
How does Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production?
Africa ranks 8th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$)
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
153 places, 4,710 data points, 1991–2024
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