United Kingdom: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in the UK

In 2023, the UK onion and shallot market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Onion and shallot consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Onion And Shallot Production in the UK

In value terms, onion and shallot production declined rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average onion and shallot yield in the UK expanded sharply to X tons per ha, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in the UK was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of onion and shallot, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2023, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were imported into the UK; reducing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform