In September 2024, the average retail price for onions in Canada was **** Canadian dollars per kilogram. During the period under consideration, the price steadily increased. Canadian production of the dry onion In 2022, approximately ***** thousand metric tons of dry onions were produced in Canada. The country’s production volume was at its highest in 2014 however, when over ******* metric tons had been produced. In 2022, approximately ****** acres of dry onions were harvested in Canada. Onion production across the globe Large amounts of onions are produced around the world each year. Brazil, for instance, produced just over one and a half million metric tons of onions in 2018. This is, however, only a fraction compared to India’s production volume: during the fiscal year of 2020, the country located in South Asia produced an estimated ** million metric tons of onions.

The price of onions in December reached 968 USD/MT in the United States. In Spain, the price of onions touched 678 USD/MT in December 2023. Germany’s onion prices amounted to 1030 USD/MT in December 2023.

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As of May 2023, the monthly average price of onions in Egypt amounted to ***** Egyptian pounds (**** U.S. dollars) per kilogram, representing a decrease of ***** percent compared to May 2023. From January 2019, the mean price of onions fluctuated between **** Egyptian pounds (**** U.S. dollars) per kilogram as the lower bound in July 2022 and ***** Egyptian pounds (**** U.S. dollars) per kilogram as the upper bound in April 2023. Egypt is one of the largest exporters of onions around the world.

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This statistic shows the producer prices of onions in Denmark from 2011 to 2023. In 2023, the producer price of onions in Denmark amounted to *** Danish kroner per 100 kilograms.

United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Farm Products: Dry Onions was 164.58000 Index 1982=100 in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Farm Products: Dry Onions reached a record high of 552.60000 in April of 2010 and a record low of 15.30000 in February of 1954. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Farm Products: Dry Onions - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Denmark Onions Price Index increased 83.3% in 2019, compared to a year earlier.

The producer prices of onions in Sweden fluctuated from 2010 to 2022. In 2022, the producer price of onions in Sweden amounted to ****** Swedish kronor per hundred kilograms.

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The Argentinian dried onion market fell to $54M in 2024, which is down by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -20.4% against 2021 indices.

ONION TEARS

It is so wacky that how 1.25 Billion people can’t control the mighty power of insignificant product like ONION? The Small red bulb has power to bring down the government to its knees, be it BJP or Congress, it does not differentiate. We have seen governments crashing in year 1980, 1998 and 2010 mainly due to onion shortage.

This year in September 2020 onion prices rocketed to a new level.

REACTION OF GOVERNMENT

The knee jerk reaction of government is to ban the exports and raid onion traders. Which simply leads to unreliability of Indian exports in international markets and dissuading of small onion traders to exit the onion trade. India on Sep 14 prohibited the export of all varieties of onion except those cut, sliced or in powder form. “The export of all varieties of onion…is prohibited with immediate effect,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. The ban includes Bangalore rose onions and Krishnapuram onions.

Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/india-bans-export-of-all-varieties-of-onion/articleshow/78109131.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

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This dataset has daily/weekly market prices of onion from various markets of India for the year 2020. The data is collected from data.gov.in website. It consists of 9 columns- *Name of State, District, Market, Name of commodity, Variety of onion, Arrival Date, Min Price, Max Price, Modal Price.

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Serbia Average Retail Price: Vegetables: Onions data was reported at 53.260 RSD/kg in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.360 RSD/kg for 2015. Serbia Average Retail Price: Vegetables: Onions data is updated yearly, averaging 34.740 RSD/kg from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2016, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 326.520 RSD/kg in 2014 and a record low of 2.150 RSD/kg in 1996. Serbia Average Retail Price: Vegetables: Onions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.P001: Average Retail Prices.

The global dried onion market rose slightly to $3.1B in 2024, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

This statistic shows the production value of onions in the United States from 2000 to 2023. According to the report, the U.S. production value of utilized onions amounted to approximately two billion U.S. dollars in 2024.

The global onions and shallots market, valued at $62.79 billion in 2025, is projected to experience steady growth with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.0% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is driven by several factors. Increasing consumer demand for fresh produce, fueled by health-conscious eating habits and the versatile culinary applications of onions and shallots, is a significant driver. The rising popularity of global cuisines, which frequently feature onions and shallots as key ingredients, further contributes to market expansion. Growth within the food service sector, encompassing restaurants, cafes, and institutional catering, also significantly impacts market size. Furthermore, the processed food industry's reliance on onions and shallots for flavor enhancement in various products like sauces, soups, and frozen meals continues to bolster market demand. Technological advancements in onion and shallot farming, such as improved harvesting techniques and storage solutions to reduce post-harvest losses, are also contributing positively to the market. However, the market faces certain restraints. Fluctuations in onion and shallot prices due to weather patterns and seasonal availability can impact market stability. Competition from substitute ingredients and the potential impact of changing consumer preferences present challenges. Furthermore, maintaining consistent product quality and addressing concerns around food safety and traceability are ongoing issues for market players. Despite these challenges, the overall market outlook remains positive, driven by the continued high demand for these versatile and essential ingredients across various culinary and industrial applications. Market segmentation, with distinct product types (yellow, red, white onions) and application channels (retail, food service, food processing plants), reveals growth opportunities within specific niches. Geographic distribution shows strong presence across North America and Europe, with emerging markets in Asia-Pacific also exhibiting notable growth potential.

Wholesale Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Onion: Karnataka data was reported at 2,489.900 INR/Quintal in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,791.220 INR/Quintal for Feb 2025. Wholesale Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Onion: Karnataka data is updated monthly, averaging 2,039.910 INR/Quintal from Jan 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 135 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,887.320 INR/Quintal in Dec 2019 and a record low of 919.010 INR/Quintal in Oct 2016. Wholesale Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Onion: Karnataka data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Consumer Affairs. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PD104: Wholesale Price: Department of Consumer Affairs: Agriculture Commodities: Monthly Average: by States: Onion.

Retail Price: Onion: South Zone: Chennai data was reported at 41.000 INR/kg in Sep 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.000 INR/kg for Aug 2023. Retail Price: Onion: South Zone: Chennai data is updated monthly, averaging 14.000 INR/kg from Jan 2000 (Median) to Sep 2023, with 278 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.000 INR/kg in Dec 2019 and a record low of 2.000 INR/kg in Aug 2000. Retail Price: Onion: South Zone: Chennai data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Consumer Affairs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.PC126: Retail Price: Department of Consumer Affairs: Agriculture Commodities: Month End: by Cities: Onion (Discontinued).

In February 2025, the average dried onion export price amounted to $3,321 per ton, growing by 14% against the previous month.