Alliaceous vegetables market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in Southern Asia expanded substantially. The market volume increased from 31 731 thousand tons to 41 584 thousand tons, while production rose from 31 226 thousand tons to 41 422 thousand tons. In value terms, the market grew from 10 606 million USD to 13 422 million USD, with a peak in both volume and value occurring in 2022.

Specific developments in 2023 and 2024 supported this growth. A remarkable 144.32% surge in fresh vegetable exports from India created strong external demand, encouraging higher production. Domestically, the implementation of a 0% GST rate for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables reduced consumer prices and improved market access, stimulating local consumption. These factors were complemented by rising consumer interest in ready-to-eat foods and health-conscious products, which opened new segments for these vegetables.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Southern Asia's production of alliaceous vegetables has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 36 407 thousand tonnes, marking an 11.2% year-on-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of alliaceous vegetables production in Southern Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 13 409 million US dollars, up 6.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 30.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 231 million US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, at 0.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 23.3%.

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

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Southern Asia's exports of alliaceous vegetables have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 904 thousand tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 41.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 343.1%, with a CAGR of 64.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq (37.0% of exports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (11.5%), and Malaysia (10.2%) were the top buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Southern Asia, together accounting for 58.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of alliaceous vegetables from Southern Asia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 333.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 35.6% rise from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 384.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 69.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq (36.3% of exports in value terms), Malaysia (11.1%), and the United Arab Emirates (10.9%) formed the main group of destinations for Southern Asia's alliaceous vegetables exports, with a combined share of 58.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Southern Asia's imports of alliaceous vegetables have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 632 thousand tonnes, down 6.5% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 34.9%, with a CAGR of -13.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 050 thousand tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, at 35.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 8.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (11.9% of imports in kind), Turkey (1.5%), and the Netherlands (1.1%) were the main sources for Southern Asia's alliaceous vegetables imports, together accounting for 14.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Southern Asia's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased in value. In 2020, imports totaled 428.4 million US dollars, up 32.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 428.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 22.6%.

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

The structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with China (30.5% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (1.6%), and Turkey (1.5%) together accounting for 33.6% of total flows, and no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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