Germany: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Germany

The German onion and shallot market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Germany

In value terms, onion and shallot production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Germany stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the onion and shallot harvested area in Germany reached X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of onion and shallot were finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X 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 Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of onion and shallot decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, France, New Zealand, Austria and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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