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Onions and shallots market in Madagascar

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for fresh or chilled onions and shallots in Madagascar fluctuated, reaching a peak of 9 475 t in 2020. A sharp contraction followed in 2021, with the market shrinking to 6 481 t as exports surged to 4 787 t, while domestic production remained stable near 11 000 t annually.

The market partially recovered to 7 417 t in 2022 but declined again to 6 945 t in 2023. During this period, elevated onion prices—often reaching 5 400 to 7 000 ariary per kilo due to seasonal scarcity—affected consumer demand. Concurrently, improved growing conditions and the expansion of off-season cultivation on rice paddies, notably by young farmers in Antanetibe Anativolo, helped maintain production volumes around 11 300 t.

By 2024, broader agro-industrial developments, including the formation of industry associations like the Association Agro-Industrie de Madagascar and government measures to stabilize prices of essential goods, provided a supportive context for the vegetable sector, though no direct regulatory changes specific to onions were reported.

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 Madagascar
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 onions and shallots in Madagascar

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Madagascar's production of onions and shallots has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 11 348 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 0.8% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports onions and shallots from Madagascar

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Madagascar exported 1 874 tonnes of onions and shallots, which represents a significant decline of 34.3% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 19.2%, with an average annual decrease of 6.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 851 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 28.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.2%)	28.3%	(34.3%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Comoros and France were the primary export destinations for Madagascar's onions and shallots in volume terms, together accounting for 98.1% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for onions and shallots from Madagascar exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2020, the value of cross-border shipments was 791 thousand US dollars, down by 25.6% from the previous year. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 1 062 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 87.3%. From 2017 to 2019, the market saw a two-fold difference between its highest and lowest points.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	87.3%	(25.6%)	14.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Comoros and France were the leading buyers of Madagascar's onions and shallots in value terms, jointly making up 97.7% of total exports. Other destinations each held relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports onions and shallots to Madagascar

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India was overwhelmingly the main source for Madagascar's imports of onions and shallots in volume, accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Madagascar's imports of onions and shallots were heavily focused on India, which represented 95.8% of the total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io