Onions, dry production in Guinea
In 2024 Guinea produced 779,443 t of onions, dry, the 26th largest in the world (0.72% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 38,937 ha, yield 20.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 779,443 t
- World rank
- 26 of 139
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 779,443 t
- 2024
Onions, dry in Guinea, 2015–2024 (tonnes)
Guinea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.72%
- Yield, t/ha
- 20.0
- world 18.9 (+5.8%)
- kg per person
- 52.8
- world 13.3
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Ukraine | 849,400 | 0.78% |
| 25 | Germany | 848,440 | 0.78% |
| 26 | Guinea | 779,443 | 0.72% |
| 27 | France | 778,580 | 0.72% |
| 28 | Kazakhstan | 756,744 | 0.70% |
Map of world production of onions, dry
Share of the world total; Guinea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 779,443 | +5.5% | 38,937 | 20.02 |
| 2023 | 738,916 | +5.4% | 36,912 | 20.02 |
| 2022 | 700,988 | +5.5% | 35,000 | 20.03 |
| 2021 | 664,416 | +5.5% | 33,200 | 20.01 |
| 2020 | 629,818 | +5.5% | 31,500 | 19.99 |
| 2019 | 597,087 | +5.5% | 30,000 | 19.90 |
| 2018 | 566,123 | +5.5% | 28,300 | 20.00 |
| 2017 | 536,829 | +5.4% | 27,000 | 19.88 |
| 2016 | 509,113 | +5.4% | 25,500 | 19.97 |
| 2015 | 482,890 | — | 24,200 | 19.95 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 89,497 t USD 36.8 m
- Importer rank
- 24 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 Guinea?
Guinea produced 779,443 t in 2024, 0.72% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Guinea rank in the world for production of onions, dry?
Guinea ranked 26th 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 Guinea?
20.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (779,443 t from 38,937 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.
Does Guinea export or import onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated)?
In 2024 Guinea reported no exports and imports of 89,497 t (USD 36.8 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; the 2024 figure for Guinea is imputed by FAO. 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.