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Onions and shallots market in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2026

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh onions and shallots in Latin America and the Caribbean showed fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. Volume began at 5 979 thousand tons in 2018, increased slightly to 6 075 thousand tons in 2019, then declined to 5 667 thousand tons in 2020 before recovering to 5 991 thousand tons in 2021.

A period of steady growth followed from 2022, with the market reaching 6 132 thousand tons in 2022 and 6 411 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was driven by the accelerated adoption of online grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, which improved access to fresh produce. Concurrently, a shift in consumer preferences towards organic and pesticide-free onions and shallots boosted demand across the region.

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 Latin America and the Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean 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. 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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, 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, 2018-2024
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 onions and shallots in Latin America and the Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of onions and shallots, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of onions and shallots, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Latin America and the Caribbean's onion and shallot production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 6 357 thousand tonnes, marking a moderate 4.0% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.8%, averaging an annual decline of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	(1.2%)	(4.0%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Latin America and the Caribbean's onion and shallot production value declined. In 2020, output was valued at 3 138 million US dollars, representing a 9.9% year-over-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 4.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 3 484 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	7.3%	(9.9%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports onions and shallots from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year contraction, onion and shallot exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increased. In 2020, export volume reached 1 133 thousand tonnes, rising 18.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 956 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	(6.2%)	18.5%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Spain were the two main destinations, together accounting for 77.2% of total onion and shallot exports in volume from Latin America and the Caribbean.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Onion and shallot exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 559.1 million US dollars worth of onions and shallots, showing a strong 11.2% advance over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 23.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	1.8%	11.2%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Spain remained the primary buyers of onions and shallots from Latin America and the Caribbean, together taking 87.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports onions and shallots to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, K t

Onion and shallot imports into Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 443 thousand tonnes, which is 9.2% higher than in 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 52.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	37.3%	9.2%	15.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (22.1% of import volume), the Netherlands (21.1% of import volume), and Spain (1.8% of import volume) formed the main cluster of markets for onion and shallot imports into Latin America and the Caribbean, with a combined share of 44.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Onion and shallot imports into Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 216.1 million US dollars, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 60%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.2%	38.1%	0.5%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States (38.6% of import value), the Netherlands (22.0% of import value), and Spain (2.5% of import value) played leading roles in onion and shallot imports into Latin America and the Caribbean, jointly accounting for 63.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io