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Onions and shallots market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Mexican market for fresh onions and shallots experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. In 2020, increased global demand for onions led to higher exports, which reduced domestic availability and brought market volume down to 930 thousand tons. The following year, Mexico's relative export advantage weakened due to rising production in Peru, causing exports to fall and boosting domestic market size to 1 144 thousand tons.

From 2022 onward, the market expanded steadily, reaching 1 438 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was driven by a combination of factors including overproduction in North America, which increased Mexican harvests, and rising domestic demand for fresh vegetables as part of healthier diets. Mexico also achieved record agri-food exports in 2022, with onions contributing approximately US$272 million, supported by strong performance from states like Baja California, Tamaulipas, and Sonora.

The trade dynamics continued to influence the market, with exports recovering to 534 thousand tons in 2023 after a dip in 2021-2022. Despite competitive pressures from Peru and Canada, Mexico maintained its position as a top global exporter, shipping primarily to the United States, Spain, and the Netherlands.

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 Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico 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 Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico 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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico 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 Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico 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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico 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 Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico 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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico 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 Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico 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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico 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 Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico ranked 16th 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, Mexico produced 1 549 thousand tonnes of onions and shallots, marking a 3.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 7.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.5%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 5.2% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 0.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	0.7%	(3.0%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports onions and shallots from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Mexico exported 471.7 thousand tonnes of onions and shallots, representing a sharp year-over-year decline of 39.7%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 39.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.6%. The largest increase was observed in 2020, at 21.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.9%)	21.5%	(39.7%)	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico's exports of onions and shallots in volume terms were almost entirely concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 97.4% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Mexico's exports of onions and shallots in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 417.0 million US dollars, up by 4.5% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 11.6%, with a CAGR of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 349.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 14.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	14.2%	4.5%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States dominated Mexico's export structure in value terms, consistently representing 97.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports onions and shallots to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes varied 1.8 times, from a low in 2018 to a high in 2020. In 2021, Mexico's imports of onions and shallots stood at 66.2 thousand tonnes, down by 42.5% compared to 2020. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 115.1 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 81.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	81.8%	1.4%	(42.5%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico's imports of onions and shallots in volume terms were highly concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Mexico's imports of onions and shallots in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 40.4 million US dollars, reflecting a 36.6% year-over-year decrease. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 3.2%, equating to an average annual rate of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 65.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 68.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	68.2%	(3.2%)	(36.6%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, the United States was the main source for onions and shallots imported into Mexico, consistently absorbing 100.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io