Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production was 32.32 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Southern Asia recorded 32.32 million t for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in 2024.
The figure is down 13.2% on the previous year and up 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Southern Asia peaked at 38.80 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.58 million t, in 1961.
That places Southern Asia 3rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.58 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.61 million t | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 1.68 million t | +4.4% |
| 1964 | 1.72 million t | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 1.80 million t | +5.0% |
| 1966 | 1.89 million t | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 2.24 million t | +18.8% |
| 1968 | 2.33 million t | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 2.45 million t | +5.1% |
| 1970 | 2.51 million t | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 2.62 million t | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 2.63 million t | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 2.68 million t | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 2.75 million t | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 2.93 million t | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 2.82 million t | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 3.15 million t | +11.8% |
| 1978 | 3.24 million t | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 3.61 million t | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 3.78 million t | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 3.93 million t | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 4.04 million t | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 4.15 million t | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 4.62 million t | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 4.28 million t | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 4.07 million t | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 4.39 million t | +7.7% |
| 1988 | 4.79 million t | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 4.68 million t | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 5.36 million t | +14.5% |
| 1991 | 6.42 million t | +19.7% |
| 1992 | 6.62 million t | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 6.80 million t | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 7.03 million t | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 7.16 million t | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 7.36 million t | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 6.36 million t | -13.6% |
| 1998 | 8.44 million t | +32.7% |
| 1999 | 8.56 million t | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 8.50 million t | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 8.98 million t | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 7.86 million t | -12.4% |
| 2003 | 9.99 million t | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 11.66 million t | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 14.03 million t | +20.3% |
| 2006 | 16.26 million t | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 19.16 million t | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 18.79 million t | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 16.59 million t | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 20.05 million t | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 23.08 million t | +15.1% |
| 2012 | 22.01 million t | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 24.53 million t | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 24.96 million t | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 25.08 million t | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 27.07 million t | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 28.15 million t | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 28.89 million t | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 29.11 million t | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 32.73 million t | +12.4% |
| 2021 | 34.23 million t | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 38.80 million t | +13.3% |
| 2023 | 37.26 million t | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 32.32 million t | -13.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.92 million t | 1.58 million t | 2.45 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.89 million t | 2.51 million t | 3.61 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.27 million t | 3.78 million t | 4.79 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.01 million t | 5.36 million t | 8.56 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.18 million t | 7.86 million t | 19.16 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.29 million t | 20.05 million t | 29.11 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.07 million t | 32.32 million t | 38.80 million t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Southern Asia?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production in Southern Asia was 32.32 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 Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 38.80 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.58 million t in 1961.
- How does Southern Asia rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production?
- Southern Asia ranks 3rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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.