Spring onions and shallots production in Qatar
In 2024 Qatar produced 344 t of spring onions and shallots, the 42nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). The record was 574 t in 2021. Area harvested: 28 ha, yield 12.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 344 t
- World rank
- 42 of 48
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 574 t
- 2021
Spring onions and shallots in Qatar, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
Qatar compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.3
- world 22.3 (−45%)
- kg per person
- 0.11
- world 0.68
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Madagascar | 397 | 0.01% |
| 41 | Algeria | 358 | 0.01% |
| 42 | Qatar | 344 | 0.01% |
| 43 | Djibouti | 182 | 0.00% |
| 44 | Bhutan | 157 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of spring onions and shallots
Share of the world total; Qatar is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 344 | +7.2% | 28 | 12.29 |
| 2023 | 321 | +29% | 25 | 12.84 |
| 2022 | 248 | −57% | 25 | 9.92 |
| 2021 | 574 | — | 57 | 10.07 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 32 t USD 31,000
- Importer rank
- 54 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 Qatar?
Qatar produced 344 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Qatar rank in the world for production of spring onions and shallots?
Qatar ranked 42nd 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 Qatar?
12.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (344 t from 28 ha), against a world average of 22.3 t/ha.
Does Qatar export or import onions and shallots, green?
In 2024 Qatar reported no exports and imports of 32 t (USD 31,000), 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 Qatar is imputed by FAO. 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.