Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa
South Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production was 240,834 1000 USD 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 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa is 240,834 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 14.5% on the previous year and up 42.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa peaked at 281,643 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 39,457 1000 USD, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 26th of 114 countries on this measure, 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 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 46,663 1000 USD | — |
| 1992 | 55,533 1000 USD | +19.0% |
| 1993 | 43,825 1000 USD | -21.1% |
| 1994 | 59,799 1000 USD | +36.4% |
| 1995 | 43,290 1000 USD | -27.6% |
| 1996 | 58,536 1000 USD | +35.2% |
| 1997 | 60,702 1000 USD | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 49,915 1000 USD | -17.8% |
| 1999 | 39,457 1000 USD | -21.0% |
| 2000 | 67,888 1000 USD | +72.1% |
| 2001 | 39,848 1000 USD | -41.3% |
| 2002 | 46,251 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 68,554 1000 USD | +48.2% |
| 2004 | 68,535 1000 USD | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 71,251 1000 USD | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 77,643 1000 USD | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 146,177 1000 USD | +88.3% |
| 2008 | 108,584 1000 USD | -25.7% |
| 2009 | 146,139 1000 USD | +34.6% |
| 2010 | 151,424 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 151,495 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 166,771 1000 USD | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 171,522 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 168,853 1000 USD | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 130,123 1000 USD | -22.9% |
| 2016 | 178,793 1000 USD | +37.4% |
| 2017 | 163,772 1000 USD | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 194,817 1000 USD | +19.0% |
| 2019 | 169,488 1000 USD | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 168,506 1000 USD | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 153,588 1000 USD | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 177,745 1000 USD | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 281,643 1000 USD | +58.5% |
| 2024 | 240,834 1000 USD | -14.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,858 1000 USD | 39,457 1000 USD | 60,702 1000 USD | 9 |
| 2000s | 84,087 1000 USD | 39,848 1000 USD | 146,177 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 164,706 1000 USD | 130,123 1000 USD | 194,817 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 204,463 1000 USD | 153,588 1000 USD | 281,643 1000 USD | 5 |
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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 240,834 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 281,643 1000 USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,457 1000 USD in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 114 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 42.6%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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