> In 2024 Sudan produced 1.6 million t of onions, dry, the 17th largest in the world (1.51% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%.

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# Onions, dry production in Sudan

In 2024 Sudan produced 1.6 million t of onions, dry, the 17th largest in the world (1.51% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 1.7 million t in 2019. Area harvested: 89,825 ha, yield 18.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 20241.6 million t
World rank17 of 139
10-year change+14%
Record1.7 million t2019

## Onions, dry in Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)

## Sudan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.5%1.6% in 2014
Yield, t/ha18.1world 18.9 (−4.1%)
kg per person32.3world 13.3
10-year change+14%world +21%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/mexico/) | 1,672,990 | 1.5% |
| 16 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/russia/) | 1,667,525 | 1.5% |
| 17 | **Sudan** | 1,630,177 | 1.5% |
| 18 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/uzbekistan/) | 1,405,771 | 1.3% |
| 19 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/spain/) | 1,390,760 | 1.3% |

[Full ranking of 139 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/)

### Map of world production of onions, dry

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Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,630,177 | +0.2% | 89,825 | 18.15 |
| 2023 | 1,627,395 | −0.6% | 89,751 | 18.13 |
| 2022 | 1,637,647 | +0.7% | 90,170 | 18.16 |
| 2021 | 1,625,488 | +0.4% | 89,554 | 18.15 |
| 2020 | 1,619,050 | −3.0% | 89,528 | 18.08 |
| 2019 | 1,668,402 | +5.0% | 91,428 | 18.25 |
| 2018 | 1,589,012 | −0.7% | 87,707 | 18.12 |
| 2017 | 1,599,736 | +1.0% | 89,450 | 17.88 |
| 2016 | 1,583,900 | +0.0% | 87,696 | 18.06 |
| 2015 | 1,583,400 | +11% | 85,974 | 18.42 |
| 2014 | 1,425,060 | +37% | 77,377 | 18.42 |
| 2013 | 1,037,000 | +0.1% | 59,700 | 17.37 |
| 2012 | 1,036,000 | — | 59,640 | 17.37 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports8,712 t USD 1.9 m
Exporter rank47 of 117
Imports60 t USD 19,000
Importer rank161 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](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of onions, dry in Sudan?

Sudan produced 1.6 million t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Sudan ranked 17th 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 Sudan changed?

It rose by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 1.7 million t in 2019.

### What is the yield of onions, dry in Sudan?

18.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.6 million t from 89,825 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.

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

In 2024 Sudan reported exports of 8,712 t (USD 1.9 m) and imports of 60 t (USD 19,000), 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 Sudan is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/united-states/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/egypt/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/bangladesh/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/turkey/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/niger/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/pakistan/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/iran/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/indonesia/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/algeria/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/netherlands/)
[All countries producing onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/)

## Other products of Sudan

[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/sudan/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/sudan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/sudan/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/sudan/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/sudan/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/sudan/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/sudan/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/sudan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/sudan/)[Sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/sudan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/sudan/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/sudan/)
[Agricultural production in Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/sudan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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