Eastern Europe: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the East European onion and shallot market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Onion And Shallot Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, onion and shallot production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Belarus and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average onion and shallot yield dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the onion and shallot yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the onion and shallot harvested area in Eastern Europe reached X ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible decline. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, overseas shipments of onion and shallot increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons) was the major exporter of onion and shallot, creating X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Moldova (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Latvia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to onion and shallot exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%), Moldova (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Lithuania (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Russia, Moldova, Slovakia and Latvia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest onion and shallot supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, onion and shallot export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, overseas purchases of onion and shallot increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports surged to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland was the largest importer of onion and shallot in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform