Alliaceous vegetables market in India

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for alliaceous vegetables in India grew from 23.2 thousand tons to 27.7 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by the emergence of organized retail through supermarkets in urban areas, which improved access to fresh produce, alongside rising family incomes and education levels that boosted consumer demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated this trend as consumers shifted towards healthier, immunity-boosting foods, further increasing market volume.

Market growth continued into 2021, reaching 28.4 thousand tons, driven by the entry of agri-tech platforms like Ninjacart and Waycool that enhanced supply chain efficiency by directly connecting farmers to retailers. The emergence of new segments such as frozen vegetables also attracted consumers seeking convenience. However, in 2022, inflationary pressures, soaring prices of staple goods, and heatwaves reduced consumer purchasing power, which affected market dynamics; despite this, physical market volume rose to 32.7 thousand tons, though the market value declined due to price pressures.

In 2023, the market volume decreased to 31.0 thousand tons. This contraction coincided with a significant 20% rise in vegetable exports, which reached over US$ 2.1 billion, diverting a portion of domestic production abroad. Sustained demand from a growing urban middle class and a continued emphasis on sustainable farming practices provided underlying support to the market during this period.

Production alliaceous vegetables in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

India was one of the world's leading producers of alliaceous vegetables from 2017 to 2020, ranking second globally by production volume.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

India's production of alliaceous vegetables grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 29 016 thousand tons, representing a 12.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 20.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

India's alliaceous vegetables production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 7 022 million US dollars, reflecting a modest 7.3% improvement from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 199 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from India

Exports in kind, K t

India's exports of alliaceous vegetables declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 1 453 thousand tons, marking a 1.0% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 12.2%, with a CAGR of -4.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 697 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 2.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 13.5% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, India's alliaceous vegetables exports were distributed across numerous countries. Bangladesh (18.4% of exports), Malaysia (17.6%), and the United Arab Emirates (13.9%) together accounted for 49.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

India's alliaceous vegetables exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 351.8 million US dollars, showing a controlled decrease of 5.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 21.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—together accounted for 51.0% of India's total alliaceous vegetables exports by value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to India

Imports in kind, K t

India's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 138 thousand tons, corresponding to a sharp 76.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 1 937.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 173.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Afghanistan, Egypt, and Turkey—together absorbed 83.7% of India's total alliaceous vegetables imports by volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2020, India's alliaceous vegetables imports amounted to 71.9 million US dollars, reflecting a sudden 77.5% uptick from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 36.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 3 115.6% rise. Overall, there was a 57-fold variation between the maximum in 2020 and the minimum in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan (41.6% of imports by value), Turkey (21.4%), and Egypt (20.2%) formed the main group of sources for India's alliaceous vegetables imports, with a combined share of 83.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020