FAOSTAT · 2003–2024

Onions, dry production in Bhutan

In 2024 Bhutan produced 196 t of onions, dry, the 135th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 74%. The record was 992 t in 2005. Area harvested: 76 ha, yield 2.6 t/ha.

Today’s prices

Production, 2024: 196 t
World rank: 135 of 139
10-year change: −74%
Record: 992 t; 2005

Onions, dry in Bhutan, 2003–2024 (tonnes)

Bhutan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total: 0.00%; 0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha: 2.6; world 18.9 (−86%)
kg per person: 0.25; world 13.3
10-year change: −74%; world +21%

Position in the world ranking

#	Country	Tonnes	Share
133	Congo	629	0.00%
134	Sao Tome and Principe	360	0.00%
135	Bhutan	196	0.00%
136	Estonia	130	0.00%
137	Saint Kitts and Nevis	43	0.00%

Full ranking of 139 countries

Map of world production of onions, dry

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change	Area harvested, ha	Yield, t/ha
2024	196	+6.5%	76	2.58
2023	184	−31%	77	2.39
2022	265	−37%	117	2.26
2021	419	+94%	168	2.49
2020	216	+39%	82	2.63
2019	155	−49%	57	2.72
2018	305	−38%	159	1.92
2017	489	+18%	240	2.04
2016	414	−32%	179	2.31
2015	608	−20%	219	2.78
2014	757	+80%	323	2.34
2013	421	+59%	315	1.34
2012	264	−12%	200	1.32
2011	300	+23%	344	0.87
2010	243	+10%	191	1.27
2009	220	−50%	183	1.20
2008	436	−33%	266	1.64
2007	650	+0.6%	350	1.86
2006	646	−35%	333	1.94
2005	992	+206%	388	2.56
2004	324	+653%	137	2.36
2003	43	—	19	2.26

Trade, 2024

Imports: 3,030 t USD 2.0 m
Importer rank: 115 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 Bhutan?

Bhutan produced 196 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of onions, dry?

Bhutan ranked 135th 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 Bhutan changed?

It fell by 74% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 992 t in 2005.

What is the yield of onions, dry in Bhutan?

2.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (196 t from 76 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.

Does Bhutan export or import onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated)?

In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 3,030 t (USD 2.0 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.

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.