Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production was 2.03 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Eastern Africa stood at 2.03 million t.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 43.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Eastern Africa peaked at 2.33 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 60,194 t, in 1961.
That places Eastern Africa 24th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 60,194 t | — |
| 1962 | 62,948 t | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 66,312 t | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 67,822 t | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 74,753 t | +10.2% |
| 1966 | 82,701 t | +10.6% |
| 1967 | 93,877 t | +13.5% |
| 1968 | 95,911 t | +2.2% |
| 1969 | 114,505 t | +19.4% |
| 1970 | 125,824 t | +9.9% |
| 1971 | 131,892 t | +4.8% |
| 1972 | 127,879 t | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 128,144 t | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 124,703 t | -2.7% |
| 1975 | 120,177 t | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 131,704 t | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 129,465 t | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 129,511 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 140,083 t | +8.2% |
| 1980 | 149,363 t | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 160,816 t | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 178,607 t | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 161,731 t | -9.4% |
| 1984 | 166,614 t | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 172,790 t | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 184,269 t | +6.6% |
| 1987 | 194,373 t | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 205,184 t | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 214,955 t | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 199,119 t | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 223,402 t | +12.2% |
| 1992 | 251,032 t | +12.4% |
| 1993 | 308,157 t | +22.8% |
| 1994 | 311,865 t | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 321,548 t | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 345,102 t | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 345,206 t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 373,573 t | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 405,205 t | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 450,824 t | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 485,398 t | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 521,509 t | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 610,013 t | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 690,302 t | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 732,042 t | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 754,261 t | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 815,596 t | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 867,755 t | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 893,841 t | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 1.05 million t | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 1.20 million t | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 1.27 million t | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 1.35 million t | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 1.42 million t | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 1.42 million t | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 1.48 million t | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 1.61 million t | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 1.64 million t | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 1.88 million t | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 1.98 million t | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 1.99 million t | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 2.33 million t | +17.5% |
| 2023 | 2.04 million t | -12.4% |
| 2024 | 2.03 million t | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79,891 t | 60,194 t | 114,505 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 128,938 t | 120,177 t | 140,083 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 178,870 t | 149,363 t | 214,955 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 308,421 t | 199,119 t | 405,205 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 682,154 t | 450,824 t | 893,841 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.43 million t | 1.05 million t | 1.88 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.07 million t | 1.98 million t | 2.33 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 22 Sudan 1.63 million t compare
- 23 Uzbekistan 1.41 million t compare
- 23 Uzbekistan 1.41 million t compare
- 25 Spain 1.39 million t compare
- 26 Republic of Korea 1.18 million t compare
- 27 Sudan (former) 1.12 million t compare
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- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -3.56 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Eastern Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Eastern Africa was 2.03 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.33 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,194 t in 1961.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production?
- Eastern Africa ranks 24th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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) — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.