Onions, dry production in United States
In 2024 United States produced 3.5 million t of onions, dry, the 3rd largest in the world (3.23% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 3.8 million t in 2016. Area harvested: 54,593 ha, yield 64.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3.5 million t
- World rank
- 3 of 139
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 3.8 million t
- 2016
Onions, dry in United States, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
United States compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.2%
- 3.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 64.1
- world 18.9 (+239%)
- kg per person
- 10.1
- world 13.3
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 24,266,712 | 22.4% |
| 2 | China | 24,221,236 | 22.4% |
| 3 | United States | 3,499,013 | 3.2% |
| 4 | Egypt | 3,439,646 | 3.2% |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2,917,354 | 2.7% |
Map of world production of onions, dry
Share of the world total; United States is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,499,013 | +4.9% | 54,593 | 64.09 |
| 2023 | 3,336,468 | +5.0% | 54,269 | 61.48 |
| 2022 | 3,178,368 | −3.5% | 54,633 | 58.18 |
| 2021 | 3,295,100 | −1.7% | 58,154 | 56.66 |
| 2020 | 3,353,500 | +5.8% | 53,316 | 62.90 |
| 2019 | 3,170,271 | −3.5% | 52,366 | 60.54 |
| 2018 | 3,284,420 | −12% | 52,690 | 62.33 |
| 2017 | 3,737,100 | −1.7% | 61,310 | 60.95 |
| 2016 | 3,800,670 | +11% | 59,850 | 63.50 |
| 2015 | 3,413,100 | +7.8% | 54,070 | 63.12 |
| 2014 | 3,166,740 | +0.2% | 56,600 | 55.95 |
| 2013 | 3,159,350 | −2.6% | 58,010 | 54.46 |
| 2012 | 3,242,940 | −3.5% | 59,440 | 54.56 |
| 2011 | 3,360,970 | +0.7% | 59,740 | 56.26 |
| 2010 | 3,338,380 | −2.6% | 60,410 | 55.26 |
| 2009 | 3,429,100 | +0.6% | 61,130 | 56.10 |
| 2008 | 3,407,370 | −5.7% | 62,120 | 54.85 |
| 2007 | 3,612,300 | +11% | 64,780 | 55.76 |
| 2006 | 3,249,880 | −2.5% | 65,960 | 49.27 |
| 2005 | 3,334,070 | −12% | 66,860 | 49.87 |
| 2004 | 3,767,750 | +13% | 68,450 | 55.04 |
| 2003 | 3,327,670 | +5.0% | 67,210 | 49.51 |
| 2002 | 3,168,050 | +3.2% | 65,850 | 48.11 |
| 2001 | 3,068,670 | −5.7% | 65,390 | 46.93 |
| 2000 | 3,253,190 | −2.5% | 67,250 | 48.37 |
| 1999 | 3,336,700 | +9.3% | 70,170 | 47.55 |
| 1998 | 3,051,840 | −2.2% | 69,340 | 44.01 |
| 1997 | 3,119,000 | +7.3% | 67,140 | 46.46 |
| 1996 | 2,908,000 | −1.9% | 67,260 | 43.24 |
| 1995 | 2,965,000 | +0.1% | 67,500 | 43.93 |
| 1994 | 2,962,500 | +8.6% | 66,630 | 44.46 |
| 1993 | 2,727,000 | +9.8% | 64,000 | 42.61 |
| 1992 | 2,482,600 | +7.9% | 57,355 | 43.28 |
| 1991 | 2,299,800 | −3.9% | 54,215 | 42.42 |
| 1990 | 2,394,100 | +10% | 55,980 | 42.77 |
| 1989 | 2,172,800 | +2.5% | 53,700 | 40.46 |
| 1988 | 2,119,770 | +3.6% | 52,200 | 40.61 |
| 1987 | 2,046,290 | +3.4% | 50,070 | 40.87 |
| 1986 | 1,978,340 | −3.2% | 46,750 | 42.32 |
| 1985 | 2,043,840 | +4.6% | 49,680 | 41.14 |
| 1984 | 1,953,530 | +10.0% | 51,980 | 37.58 |
| 1983 | 1,776,540 | −6.4% | 50,030 | 35.51 |
| 1982 | 1,898,800 | +19% | 50,957 | 37.26 |
| 1981 | 1,595,900 | +4.8% | 45,336 | 35.20 |
| 1980 | 1,523,200 | −13% | 45,794 | 33.26 |
| 1979 | 1,756,760 | +6.4% | 50,145 | 35.03 |
| 1978 | 1,651,660 | +5.2% | 49,340 | 33.48 |
| 1977 | 1,569,430 | −3.2% | 43,930 | 35.73 |
| 1976 | 1,621,820 | +12% | 44,320 | 36.59 |
| 1975 | 1,443,960 | −4.0% | 41,710 | 34.62 |
| 1974 | 1,503,703 | +10% | 44,400 | 33.87 |
| 1973 | 1,361,180 | +5.0% | 42,490 | 32.04 |
| 1972 | 1,296,700 | −4.7% | 38,230 | 33.92 |
| 1971 | 1,360,910 | −2.3% | 39,980 | 34.04 |
| 1970 | 1,393,570 | +8.7% | 40,870 | 34.10 |
| 1969 | 1,282,266 | −1.9% | 40,873 | 31.37 |
| 1968 | 1,306,611 | +0.7% | 43,277 | 30.19 |
| 1967 | 1,297,766 | +16% | 41,937 | 30.95 |
| 1966 | 1,122,545 | −12% | 38,275 | 29.33 |
| 1965 | 1,274,860 | +11% | 39,687 | 32.12 |
| 1964 | 1,147,220 | −2.0% | 40,682 | 28.20 |
| 1963 | 1,170,715 | −0.0% | 39,113 | 29.93 |
| 1962 | 1,170,852 | +9.2% | 39,367 | 29.74 |
| 1961 | 1,072,014 | — | 37,530 | 28.56 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 394,395 t USD 396 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 117
- Imports
- 634,657 t USD 521 m
- Importer rank
- 1 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 United States?
United States produced 3.5 million t in 2024, 3.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United States rank in the world for production of onions, dry?
United States ranked 3rd 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 United States changed?
It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 3.8 million t in 2016.
What is the yield of onions, dry in United States?
64.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3.5 million t from 54,593 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.
Does United States export or import onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated)?
In 2024 United States reported exports of 394,395 t (USD 396 m) and imports of 634,657 t (USD 521 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.