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Alliaceous vegetables market in SADC

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in SADC expanded from 2,342 thousand tons in 2018 to 2,540 thousand tons in 2020. After a period of stabilization around 2,517 thousand tons in 2021, the market surged by 16% to 2,919 thousand tons in 2022, before declining to 2,591 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, the regional vegetable market faced increased consumer prices, driven by higher production costs and international commodity prices. Supply-side factors such as extreme weather conditions influenced market dynamics, while the emergence of frozen chopped onions and garlic indicated the development of new product segments within the category.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production alliaceous vegetables in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's production of alliaceous vegetables has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 428 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 14.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	7.2%	3.5%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports alliaceous vegetables from SADC

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes have shown significant fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 19.3 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp 76.9% drop from the previous year. However, they rebounded strongly in 2019 with a 34.8% increase. By 2020, exports reached 30.1 thousand tonnes, up 15.9% from 2019. The peak was in 2017, with exports 4.3 times higher than the 2018 trough.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.9%)	34.8%	15.9%	(28.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, export destinations for alliaceous vegetables were highly diversified. Uganda accounted for 6.5% of exports, Kenya for 1.2%, and Congo for 1.0%, together making up just 8.7% of total flows. The remaining 91.3% came from a wide range of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After increasing for two years, the value of alliaceous vegetable exports from SADC declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 40 434 thousand US dollars, following a 5.4% rise in 2018. However, in 2020, exports fell to 35 746 thousand US dollars, a significant 11.6% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 6.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	0.4%	(11.6%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated SADC's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms. Uganda contributed 2.7%, the Netherlands 2.3%, and the United Kingdom 1.5%, together accounting for only 6.5% of total export value. The rest was distributed among numerous smaller partners, each with modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports alliaceous vegetables to SADC

Imports in kind, K t

SADC's imports of alliaceous vegetables surged in 2020, reaching 141.9 thousand tonnes—a sharp 49.8% increase from the previous year. In 2018, imports peaked at 172.0 thousand tonnes, but then fell by 44.9% in 2019 to 94.7 thousand tonnes, the lowest point in the period. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, import volume grew by 21.3%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.0%	(44.9%)	49.8%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, imports of alliaceous vegetables to SADC were relatively evenly distributed among suppliers. China led with 16.9% of imports, followed by the Netherlands at 15.5% and India at 12.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 45.1% of total import volume, with the rest coming from various other sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of alliaceous vegetable imports into SADC showed gradual changes. In 2018, imports reached their highest point at 73 319 thousand US dollars, up 9.3% from the previous year. They then declined by 13.5% in 2019 to 63 415 thousand US dollars, the lowest value in the period. In 2020, imports rose to 67 759 thousand US dollars, a modest 6.9% increase from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(13.5%)	6.9%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, SADC's suppliers of alliaceous vegetables in value terms were diverse. China accounted for 17.1% of import value, the Netherlands for 11.1%, and India for 8.2%, together making up 36.3% of the total. The remaining share was spread across many other countries, each holding smaller but notable portions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io