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Onions and shallots market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian onion and shallot market volume reached 1.76 million tons in 2019, with global seed company Enza Zaden providing genetics tailored to local growing conditions. However, the market contracted to 1.67 million tons in 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions reduced sales to wholesalers and disrupted distribution channels.

Market volume recovered to 1.79 million tons by 2022, supported by advanced farming practices in Santa Catarina—the leading producing state—and the signing of a collective labor agreement for the sector. By 2023, volume stabilized around 1.77 million tons while producers adopted integrated pest management and biological pesticides to enhance crop quality and safety.

Favorable weather and higher yields across several regions increased domestic onion supply in 2024, putting downward pressure on prices. Looking ahead, Brazilian growers have raised concerns about competition from subsidized Dutch onion imports, although domestic production continues to meet most of the national demand.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 onions and shallots in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil ranked 18th globally in the production volume of onions and shallots.

Top producers of onions and shallots, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of onions and shallots, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Brazil produced 1 638 K t of onions and shallots, representing a measured year-on-year increase of 9.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1 500 K t, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	(3.9%)	9.3%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports onions and shallots from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2021 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil exported 8.0 K t of onions and shallots, reflecting a sharp reduction of 71.8% compared to 2020. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 28.3 K t, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 157.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.5%)	157.3%	(71.8%)	(28.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Paraguay and Argentina clearly dominated Brazil's export partner structure in kind, while other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import levels varied 3.6 times between the low of 2019 and the high of 2020. In 2021, Brazil exported 2 026 K $ US worth of onions and shallots, amounting to a decline of 71.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 978 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2020 at 7 168 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 262.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.2%)	262.3%	(71.7%)	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Argentina and Paraguay remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 85.5% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports onions and shallots to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. A 1.8-fold variation was observed between the maximum in 2019 and the minimum in 2021. In 2021, Brazil's import volume of onions and shallots came to 117.0 K t, marking a sharp decline of 40.9% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 211.5 K t, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 79.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	79.4%	(6.5%)	(40.9%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina remained the main market for imports in kind, holding a share of 75.2% of total flows, while the rest of the volume was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Brazil's imports of onions and shallots declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume totaled 32 876 K $ US, showing a dramatic drop of 37.0% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 19.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 64 845 K $ US, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 58.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.9%	(19.6%)	(37.0%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, two markets—Argentina and the Netherlands—played leading roles in imports in value terms, together accounting for 80.2% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io