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Onions and shallots market in Northern America, 2026

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh onions and shallots in Northern America showed considerable variability from 2018 to 2023, ending the period at its highest point of 3 569 thousand tonnes in 2023. This overall growth occurred alongside significant industry shifts, including a rising consumer preference for organic and non-GMO produce and continuous innovations in agricultural practices, which helped shape demand throughout these years.

Market volume dipped in 2019 and again in 2022, but strong recoveries followed in 2020 and particularly in 2023. The expansion of home cooking, increasing culinary diversity, and ongoing urbanization provided a sustained base for consumption, contributing to the market's resilience and its substantial 6% volume increase in the final year.

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 Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Northern America

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

Northern America's onion and shallot production rebounded after two years of decline. In 2020, the region produced 3 586 K t, marking a modest 4.8% increase from the previous year. Production had decreased by 9.7% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual decline of 3.4%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 3 421 K t, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with an 11.2% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(3.0%)	4.8%	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern America's onion and shallot production value declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 1 610 M $ US, showing a slight 5.3% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 700 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	3.6%	(5.3%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports onions and shallots from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

Onion and shallot exports from Northern America increased after two years of decline. In 2020, exports totaled 93.0 K t, representing a 10.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 10.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 84.3 K t, which also experienced the largest drop of 13.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	(13.9%)	10.3%	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of onions and shallots from Northern America declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value totaled 41.7 M $ US, showing no significant change from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 45.6 M $ US, which saw the largest increase of 9.2%. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.1% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(8.1%)	(0.4%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports onions and shallots to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2020, Northern America's onion and shallot import volume totaled 41.7 K t, reflecting a moderate 8.1% increase from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 38.5 K t, which saw the largest decline of 92.2%. The highest volume occurred in 2017, with imports peaking at 12.8 times the 2018 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.2%)	0.0%	8.1%	(56.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. Mexico accounted for 13.4% of imports, Peru for 1.9%, and Spain for 1.0%, collectively representing just 16.3% of total flows. The remaining 83.7% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern America's onion and shallot import value declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports stood at 161.7 M $ US, constituting a significant 10.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 179.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	19.6%	(10.1%)	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Mexico accounted for 27.2% of imports, Peru for 3.7%, and the Netherlands for 0.8%, together representing just 31.7% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io