Onions, dry production in Belgium
In 2024 Belgium produced 232,580 t of onions, dry, the 54th largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 127%. The record was 241,800 t in 2021. Area harvested: 6,900 ha, yield 33.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 232,580 t
- World rank
- 54 of 139
- 10-year change
- +127%
- Record
- 241,800 t
- 2021
Onions, dry in Belgium, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.21%
- 0.11% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 33.7
- world 18.9 (+78%)
- kg per person
- 19.8
- world 13.3
- 10-year change
- +127%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Belarus | 242,441 | 0.22% |
| 53 | Yemen | 233,100 | 0.22% |
| 54 | Belgium | 232,580 | 0.21% |
| 55 | Tanzania | 218,982 | 0.20% |
| 56 | Venezuela | 214,834 | 0.20% |
Map of world production of onions, dry
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 232,580 | +35% | 6,900 | 33.71 |
| 2023 | 172,060 | +3.4% | 5,120 | 33.61 |
| 2022 | 166,440 | −31% | 4,820 | 34.53 |
| 2021 | 241,800 | +37% | 5,440 | 44.45 |
| 2020 | 176,500 | +9.4% | 4,830 | 36.54 |
| 2019 | 161,310 | +53% | 4,420 | 36.50 |
| 2018 | 105,380 | +13% | 4,280 | 24.62 |
| 2017 | 92,850 | −29% | 3,770 | 24.63 |
| 2016 | 130,775 | +21% | 2,955 | 44.26 |
| 2015 | 108,250 | +5.8% | 2,450 | 44.18 |
| 2014 | 102,300 | +29% | 2,100 | 48.71 |
| 2013 | 79,000 | +6.0% | 1,800 | 43.89 |
| 2012 | 74,500 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 43.82 |
| 2011 | 74,500 | −7.2% | 1,700 | 43.82 |
| 2010 | 80,300 | +2.6% | 1,600 | 50.19 |
| 2009 | 78,300 | +7.7% | 1,367 | 57.28 |
| 2008 | 72,700 | +9.8% | 1,385 | 52.49 |
| 2007 | 66,200 | +20% | 1,426 | 46.42 |
| 2006 | 55,200 | +4.1% | 1,156 | 47.75 |
| 2005 | 53,020 | +29% | 1,004 | 52.81 |
| 2004 | 41,250 | +0.3% | 1,225 | 33.67 |
| 2003 | 41,125 | +28% | 1,225 | 33.57 |
| 2002 | 32,180 | +4.9% | 1,220 | 26.38 |
| 2001 | 30,680 | +8.3% | 1,170 | 26.22 |
| 2000 | 28,329 | — | 813 | 34.85 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 56,217 t USD 32.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 26 of 117
- Imports
- 112,612 t USD 87.5 m
- Importer rank
- 20 of 165
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of onions, dry in Belgium?
Belgium produced 232,580 t in 2024, 0.21% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of onions, dry?
Belgium ranked 54th of 139 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 22.4% of the world total.
How has the production of onions, dry in Belgium changed?
It rose by 127% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 241,800 t in 2021.
What is the yield of onions, dry in Belgium?
33.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (232,580 t from 6,900 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.
Does Belgium export or import onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated)?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 56,217 t (USD 32.7 m) and imports of 112,612 t (USD 87.5 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.