Onion Price in Nepal - 2022

Contents:

  1. Onion Price in Nepal (CIF) - 2022
  2. Onion Price in Nepal (FOB) - 2022
  3. Onion Imports in Nepal
  4. Onion Exports in Nepal

Onion Price in Nepal (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average onion import price amounted to $205 per ton, falling by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $324 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +0.7% per year.

Onion Price in Nepal (FOB) - 2022

The average onion export price stood at $1,129 per ton in 2022, surging by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($5,250 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($688 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+37.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion Imports in Nepal

In 2022, onion imports into Nepal rose significantly to 168K tons, picking up by 5.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion imports dropped to $34M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $37M, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Onion in Nepal (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India16.413.736.534.027.5%
Others0.50.60.60.4-7.2%
Total16.914.337.134.526.9%

Top Suppliers of Onion to Nepal in 2022:

  1. India (166.9K tons)

Onion Exports in Nepal

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of onions (dry) increased by 198% to 5.9 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant curtailment.

In value terms, onion exports soared to $6.3K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Onion in Nepal (USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Qatar3,48062.01084,6149.9%
Japan99.082.0154797100.4%
Hong Kong SAR2516751,35345722.1%
China23936.037.0186-8.0%
Singapore72432.031.0151-40.7%
OmanN/A48.0N/AN/A0%
Others10216.010.084.0-6.3%
Total4,8959511,6936,2898.7%

Top Export Markets for Onion from Nepal in 2022:

  1. Qatar (4023.0 kg)
  2. Japan (1158.0 kg)
  3. Hong Kong SAR (328.0 kg)
  4. China (254.0 kg)
  5. Singapore (93.0 kg)
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