Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production was 752,606 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Southern Africa is 752,606 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Southern Africa peaked at 784,041 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 66,600 t, in 1961.
That places Southern Africa 26th 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 Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 66,600 t | — |
| 1962 | 74,600 t | +12.0% |
| 1963 | 76,600 t | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 76,635 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 83,544 t | +9.0% |
| 1966 | 77,451 t | -7.3% |
| 1967 | 83,435 t | +7.7% |
| 1968 | 96,708 t | +15.9% |
| 1969 | 110,735 t | +14.5% |
| 1970 | 113,590 t | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 106,050 t | -6.6% |
| 1972 | 98,860 t | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 126,860 t | +28.3% |
| 1974 | 108,900 t | -14.2% |
| 1975 | 119,000 t | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 142,000 t | +19.3% |
| 1977 | 140,000 t | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 134,000 t | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 152,000 t | +13.4% |
| 1980 | 143,000 t | -5.9% |
| 1981 | 153,000 t | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 152,000 t | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 167,000 t | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 174,000 t | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 177,000 t | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 175,000 t | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 176,427 t | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 203,133 t | +15.1% |
| 1989 | 204,964 t | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 229,308 t | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 243,567 t | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 234,853 t | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 254,767 t | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 247,722 t | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 293,293 t | +18.4% |
| 1996 | 280,012 t | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 316,605 t | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 351,429 t | +11.0% |
| 1999 | 398,689 t | +13.4% |
| 2000 | 332,950 t | -16.5% |
| 2001 | 337,464 t | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 349,753 t | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 366,787 t | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 411,195 t | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 396,312 t | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 413,298 t | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 444,909 t | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 512,026 t | +15.1% |
| 2009 | 481,625 t | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 539,466 t | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 608,483 t | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 655,477 t | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 610,541 t | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 671,677 t | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 734,655 t | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 717,101 t | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 747,838 t | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 760,928 t | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 784,041 t | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 761,223 t | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 766,526 t | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 724,689 t | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 698,999 t | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 752,606 t | +7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 82,923 t | 66,600 t | 110,735 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 124,126 t | 98,860 t | 152,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 172,552 t | 143,000 t | 204,964 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 285,024 t | 229,308 t | 398,689 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 404,632 t | 332,950 t | 512,026 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 683,021 t | 539,466 t | 784,041 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 740,809 t | 698,999 t | 766,526 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 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
- 28 Japan 1.09 million t compare
- 29 Myanmar 1.06 million t compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Southern Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Southern Africa was 752,606 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 784,041 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,600 t in 1961.
- How does Southern Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production?
- Southern Africa ranks 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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.