Onions, dry production in Mozambique
In 2024 Mozambique produced 272,092 t of onions, dry, the 49th largest in the world (0.25% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 172%. The record was 409,742 t in 2022. Area harvested: 30,144 ha, yield 9.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 272,092 t
- World rank
- 49 of 139
- 10-year change
- +172%
- Record
- 409,742 t
- 2022
Onions, dry in Mozambique, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mozambique compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.25%
- 0.11% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 9.0
- world 18.9 (−52%)
- kg per person
- 7.86
- world 13.3
- 10-year change
- +172%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Saudi Arabia | 295,699 | 0.27% |
| 48 | Australia | 272,396 | 0.25% |
| 49 | Mozambique | 272,092 | 0.25% |
| 50 | Philippines | 264,323 | 0.24% |
| 51 | United Kingdom | 256,192 | 0.24% |
Map of world production of onions, dry
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 272,092 | +7.0% | 30,144 | 9.03 |
| 2023 | 254,292 | −38% | 28,172 | 9.03 |
| 2022 | 409,742 | +8.9% | 19,510 | 21.00 |
| 2021 | 376,104 | +28% | 18,749 | 20.06 |
| 2020 | 294,805 | +17% | 15,501 | 19.02 |
| 2019 | 251,079 | +8.6% | 12,884 | 19.49 |
| 2018 | 231,189 | +18% | 11,331 | 20.40 |
| 2017 | 195,300 | +21% | 9,530 | 20.49 |
| 2016 | 162,000 | +29% | 8,100 | 20.00 |
| 2015 | 125,500 | +26% | 7,800 | 16.09 |
| 2014 | 100,000 | +9.1% | 6,250 | 16.00 |
| 2013 | 91,643 | +7.8% | 8,203 | 11.17 |
| 2012 | 85,000 | +6.3% | 11,173 | 7.61 |
| 2011 | 80,000 | +16% | 29,000 | 2.76 |
| 2010 | 68,750 | +5.8% | 25,000 | 2.75 |
| 2009 | 65,000 | +8.3% | 23,000 | 2.83 |
| 2008 | 60,000 | +11% | 19,000 | 3.16 |
| 2007 | 54,000 | +8.0% | 16,000 | 3.38 |
| 2006 | 50,000 | +19% | 12,000 | 4.17 |
| 2005 | 42,000 | +20% | 8,000 | 5.25 |
| 2004 | 35,000 | +25% | 7,500 | 4.67 |
| 2003 | 28,000 | +70% | 6,000 | 4.67 |
| 2002 | 16,500 | +83% | 4,500 | 3.67 |
| 2001 | 9,000 | +251% | 2,500 | 3.60 |
| 2000 | 2,565 | −70% | 600 | 4.28 |
| 1999 | 8,500 | 0.0% | 1,900 | 4.47 |
| 1998 | 8,500 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 5.67 |
| 1997 | 8,500 | +7.3% | 1,400 | 6.07 |
| 1996 | 7,920 | +3.8% | 1,338 | 5.92 |
| 1995 | 7,630 | +27% | 1,300 | 5.87 |
| 1994 | 6,000 | +5.3% | 999 | 6.01 |
| 1993 | 5,698 | −12% | 941 | 6.06 |
| 1992 | 6,500 | −7.1% | 1,075 | 6.05 |
| 1991 | 7,000 | +40% | 1,100 | 6.36 |
| 1990 | 5,000 | −29% | 900 | 5.56 |
| 1989 | 7,000 | +7.7% | 1,100 | 6.36 |
| 1988 | 6,500 | +8.3% | 1,000 | 6.50 |
| 1987 | 6,000 | +9.1% | 1,000 | 6.00 |
| 1986 | 5,500 | +38% | 900 | 6.11 |
| 1985 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1984 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1983 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1982 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1981 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1980 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1979 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1978 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1977 | 4,000 | +14% | 800 | 5.00 |
| 1976 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 700 | 5.00 |
| 1975 | 3,500 | −13% | 700 | 5.00 |
| 1974 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 5.71 |
| 1973 | 4,000 | +14% | 700 | 5.71 |
| 1972 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 600 | 5.83 |
| 1971 | 3,500 | +17% | 550 | 6.36 |
| 1970 | 3,000 | +8.4% | 550 | 5.45 |
| 1969 | 2,767 | −21% | 524 | 5.28 |
| 1968 | 3,507 | +17% | 441 | 7.95 |
| 1967 | 3,000 | +7.1% | 400 | 7.50 |
| 1966 | 2,800 | +180% | 400 | 7.00 |
| 1965 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 350 | 2.86 |
| 1964 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 350 | 2.86 |
| 1963 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 350 | 2.86 |
| 1962 | 1,000 | +25% | 350 | 2.86 |
| 1961 | 803 | — | 308 | 2.61 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2 t USD 4,000
- Exporter rank
- 116 of 117
- Imports
- 74,498 t USD 19.0 m
- Importer rank
- 32 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique produced 272,092 t in 2024, 0.25% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mozambique rank in the world for production of onions, dry?
Mozambique ranked 49th 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 Mozambique changed?
It rose by 172% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 409,742 t in 2022.
What is the yield of onions, dry in Mozambique?
9.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (272,092 t from 30,144 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.
Does Mozambique export or import onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated)?
In 2024 Mozambique reported exports of 2 t (USD 4,000) and imports of 74,498 t (USD 19.0 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.
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.