Spring onions and shallots production in Kuwait
In 2024 Kuwait produced 943 t of spring onions and shallots, the 37th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 8,911 t in 2017. Area harvested: 61 ha, yield 15.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 943 t
- World rank
- 37 of 48
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 8,911 t
- 2017
Spring onions and shallots in Kuwait, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Kuwait compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.5
- world 22.3 (−31%)
- kg per person
- 0.19
- world 0.68
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Belize | 1,447 | 0.03% |
| 36 | Israel | 1,414 | 0.03% |
| 37 | Kuwait | 943 | 0.02% |
| 38 | Bahamas | 678 | 0.01% |
| 39 | Puerto Rico | 529 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of spring onions and shallots
Share of the world total; Kuwait is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 943 | −7.5% | 61 | 15.46 |
| 2023 | 1,020 | +15% | 72 | 14.17 |
| 2022 | 887 | −55% | 69 | 12.86 |
| 2021 | 1,960 | −40% | 166 | 11.81 |
| 2020 | 3,275 | −34% | 332 | 9.86 |
| 2019 | 4,991 | −33% | 580 | 8.61 |
| 2018 | 7,478 | −16% | 990 | 7.55 |
| 2017 | 8,911 | — | 1,570 | 5.68 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 3 t USD 14,000
- Importer rank
- 66 of 70
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 spring onions and shallots in Kuwait?
Kuwait produced 943 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kuwait rank in the world for production of spring onions and shallots?
Kuwait ranked 37th of 48 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 16.3% of the world total.
What is the yield of spring onions and shallots in Kuwait?
15.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (943 t from 61 ha), against a world average of 22.3 t/ha.
Does Kuwait export or import onions and shallots, green?
In 2024 Kuwait reported no exports and imports of 3 t (USD 14,000), 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. 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.