Onions, dry production in Ecuador
In 2024 Ecuador produced 23,735 t of onions, dry, the 105th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 68,321 t in 2017. Area harvested: 5,424 ha, yield 4.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 23,735 t
- World rank
- 105 of 139
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 68,321 t
- 2017
Onions, dry in Ecuador, 2016–2024 (tonnes)
Ecuador compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.4
- world 18.9 (−77%)
- kg per person
- 1.31
- world 13.3
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Lithuania | 26,340 | 0.02% |
| 104 | Mongolia | 24,099 | 0.02% |
| 105 | Ecuador | 23,735 | 0.02% |
| 106 | Chad | 22,392 | 0.02% |
| 107 | Oman | 20,303 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of onions, dry
Share of the world total; Ecuador is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,735 | +132% | 5,424 | 4.38 |
| 2023 | 10,210 | −42% | 4,139 | 2.47 |
| 2022 | 17,542 | +44% | 4,799 | 3.66 |
| 2021 | 12,191 | −45% | 4,775 | 2.55 |
| 2020 | 22,184 | −48% | 4,323 | 5.13 |
| 2019 | 42,455 | +25% | 7,544 | 5.63 |
| 2018 | 34,035 | −50% | 9,339 | 3.64 |
| 2017 | 68,321 | +257% | 12,688 | 5.38 |
| 2016 | 19,112 | — | 7,934 | 2.41 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,350 t USD 1.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 69 of 117
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 Ecuador?
Ecuador produced 23,735 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ecuador rank in the world for production of onions, dry?
Ecuador ranked 105th of 139 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 22.4% of the world total.
What is the yield of onions, dry in Ecuador?
4.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (23,735 t from 5,424 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.
Does Ecuador export or import onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated)?
In 2024 Ecuador reported exports of 1,350 t (USD 1.8 m) and no imports, 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.