> In 2024 Ethiopia produced 38,164 t of spring onions and shallots, the 20th largest in the world (0.68% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.9%.

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# Spring onions and shallots production in Ethiopia

In 2024 Ethiopia produced 38,164 t of spring onions and shallots, the 20th largest in the world (0.68% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.9%. The record was 38,351 t in 2023. Area harvested: 3,041 ha, yield 12.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 202438,164 t
World rank20 of 48
10-year change+8.9%
Record38,351 t2023

## Spring onions and shallots in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.68%0.73% in 2014
Yield, t/ha12.5world 22.3 (−44%)
kg per person0.29world 0.68
10-year change+8.9%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 | [Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/libya/) | 55,811 | 1.0% |
| 19 | [Albania](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/albania/) | 49,981 | 0.90% |
| 20 | **Ethiopia** | 38,164 | 0.68% |
| 21 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/syria/) | 29,095 | 0.52% |
| 22 | [Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/ukraine/) | 25,700 | 0.46% |

[Full ranking of 48 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/)

### Map of world production of spring onions and shallots

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 38,164 | −0.5% | 3,041 | 12.55 |
| 2023 | 38,351 | +0.7% | 3,032 | 12.65 |
| 2022 | 38,068 | −0.0% | 3,022 | 12.60 |
| 2021 | 38,072 | +1.9% | 3,034 | 12.55 |
| 2020 | 37,345 | +1.0% | 3,000 | 12.45 |
| 2019 | 36,980 | +1.0% | 2,978 | 12.42 |
| 2018 | 36,627 | +0.5% | 2,962 | 12.37 |
| 2017 | 36,434 | +1.8% | 2,959 | 12.31 |
| 2016 | 35,805 | −5.4% | 2,947 | 12.15 |
| 2015 | 37,853 | +8.0% | 3,035 | 12.47 |
| 2014 | 35,061 | +1.6% | 2,906 | 12.07 |
| 2013 | 34,500 | +1.5% | 2,900 | 11.90 |
| 2012 | 34,000 | +0.5% | 2,800 | 12.14 |
| 2011 | 33,832 | −0.6% | 2,887 | 11.72 |
| 2010 | 34,031 | +14% | 2,950 | 11.54 |
| 2009 | 29,951 | +7.9% | 2,640 | 11.35 |
| 2008 | 27,763 | +7.1% | 2,490 | 11.15 |
| 2007 | 25,922 | +6.5% | 2,367 | 10.95 |
| 2006 | 24,338 | +6.1% | 2,263 | 10.75 |
| 2005 | 22,930 | +5.8% | 2,179 | 10.52 |
| 2004 | 21,671 | +8.4% | 2,120 | 10.22 |
| 2003 | 20,000 | −1.7% | 2,000 | 10.00 |
| 2002 | 20,345 | +1.9% | 2,012 | 10.11 |
| 2001 | 19,960 | +1.8% | 1,978 | 10.09 |
| 2000 | 19,598 | +1.6% | 1,946 | 10.07 |
| 1999 | 19,298 | +1.6% | 1,919 | 10.06 |
| 1998 | 19,000 | +3.6% | 1,900 | 10.00 |
| 1997 | 18,338 | +1.9% | 1,831 | 10.02 |
| 1996 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 1,800 | 10.00 |
| 1995 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 1,700 | 10.00 |
| 1994 | 16,000 | −5.1% | 1,600 | 10.00 |
| 1993 | 16,859 | — | 1,700 | 9.92 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of spring onions and shallots in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia produced 38,164 t in 2024, 0.68% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of spring onions and shallots?

Ethiopia ranked 20th of 48 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 16.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of spring onions and shallots in Ethiopia changed?

It rose by 8.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 38,351 t in 2023.

### What is the yield of spring onions and shallots in Ethiopia?

12.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (38,164 t from 3,041 ha), against a world average of 22.3 t/ha.

### 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 Ethiopia is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/china/)[Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/mali/)[Angola](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/angola/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/japan/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/south-korea/)[Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/morocco/)[Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/tunisia/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/new-zealand/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/nigeria/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/thailand/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/turkey/)[Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/ecuador/)
[All countries producing spring onions and shallots](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

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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