Countries by Onion Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total onion and shallot production in 2024, measured in millions of metric tons according to FAO data. China produces over a quarter of the world's onions — a figure that reflects the central role of the bulb in Chinese cuisine and the efficiency of specialised growing regions in Shandong and Gansu provinces where smallholder farmers have concentrated on onion monoculture for decades, supplying both the domestic market and Asian export trade.

✨ AI Insight

The stark contrast in onion production between the top two countries and the rest is striking, with China and India collectively accounting for nearly 50 million metric tons, while the next closest producer, the United States, lags significantly at just 3.5 million metric tons. This gap underscores the agricultural efficiency and scale of production in China and India, where onions are integral to local diets and economies. The reliance on monoculture farming in regions like Shandong and Gansu in China likely contributes to their high output. Meanwhile, countries like Turkey and Pakistan produce only 2.2 and 2.0 million metric tons, respectively, indicating potential growth opportunities in regions where onion cultivation could be expanded.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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China leads with 26 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 8 · median: 3.

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Gap in 2024: China is 14.6× larger than Russia.