Onions, dry production in Mongolia
In 2024 Mongolia produced 24,099 t of onions, dry, the 104th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 155%. The record was 25,029 t in 2023. Area harvested: 1,699 ha, yield 14.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 24,099 t
- World rank
- 104 of 139
- 10-year change
- +155%
- Record
- 25,029 t
- 2023
Onions, dry in Mongolia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Mongolia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 14.2
- world 18.9 (−25%)
- kg per person
- 6.93
- world 13.3
- 10-year change
- +155%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Namibia | 26,766 | 0.02% |
| 103 | Lithuania | 26,340 | 0.02% |
| 104 | Mongolia | 24,099 | 0.02% |
| 105 | Ecuador | 23,735 | 0.02% |
| 106 | Chad | 22,392 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of onions, dry
Share of the world total; Mongolia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,099 | −3.7% | 1,699 | 14.18 |
| 2023 | 25,029 | +45% | 1,926 | 13.00 |
| 2022 | 17,316 | −15% | 1,745 | 9.92 |
| 2021 | 20,366 | +79% | 1,762 | 11.56 |
| 2020 | 11,354 | +19% | 933 | 12.17 |
| 2019 | 9,515 | −32% | 1,193 | 7.98 |
| 2018 | 14,095 | +16% | 1,260 | 11.19 |
| 2017 | 12,130 | +21% | 1,112 | 10.91 |
| 2016 | 9,985 | +49% | 939 | 10.63 |
| 2015 | 6,693 | −29% | 902 | 7.42 |
| 2014 | 9,436 | +1.3% | 852 | 11.08 |
| 2013 | 9,317 | +69% | 572 | 16.29 |
| 2012 | 5,528 | −2.3% | 540 | 10.24 |
| 2011 | 5,659 | +4.3% | 587 | 9.64 |
| 2010 | 5,428 | +33% | 546 | 9.94 |
| 2009 | 4,085 | +1.4% | 460 | 8.88 |
| 2008 | 4,029 | +20% | 437 | 9.22 |
| 2007 | 3,354 | +26% | 402 | 8.34 |
| 2006 | 2,652 | +6.1% | 337 | 7.87 |
| 2005 | 2,500 | +47% | 350 | 7.14 |
| 2004 | 1,700 | −5.6% | 240 | 7.08 |
| 2003 | 1,800 | +29% | 250 | 7.20 |
| 2002 | 1,400 | +7.7% | 256 | 5.47 |
| 2001 | 1,300 | +18% | 200 | 6.50 |
| 2000 | 1,100 | −15% | 200 | 5.50 |
| 1999 | 1,300 | −13% | 200 | 6.50 |
| 1998 | 1,500 | +50% | 350 | 4.29 |
| 1997 | 1,000 | −33% | 231 | 4.33 |
| 1996 | 1,500 | −6.3% | 200 | 7.50 |
| 1995 | 1,600 | +60% | 200 | 8.00 |
| 1994 | 1,000 | −33% | 130 | 7.69 |
| 1993 | 1,500 | +50% | 250 | 6.00 |
| 1992 | 1,000 | — | 230 | 4.35 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 20,473 t USD 6.3 m
- Importer rank
- 58 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 Mongolia?
Mongolia produced 24,099 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mongolia rank in the world for production of onions, dry?
Mongolia ranked 104th 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 Mongolia changed?
It rose by 155% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 25,029 t in 2023.
What is the yield of onions, dry in Mongolia?
14.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24,099 t from 1,699 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.
Does Mongolia export or import onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated)?
In 2024 Mongolia reported no exports and imports of 20,473 t (USD 6.3 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.