Onions and garlic exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $4.3 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (787 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 787 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 22.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 807 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 517 t |
Where Ethiopia exports onions and garlic to
Most of it went to Germany (38%), Netherlands (29%), Poland (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 29% |
| Poland | $683K | 16% |
| Switzerland | $201K | 4.7% |
| Norway | $177K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $79K | 1.8% |
| France | $43K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $26K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $24K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 91% |
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 8.6% |
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.44 per kg, 616% above the world average of $0.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Onions and garlic imports to Ethiopia
Imports of onions and garlic by Ethiopia reached $372 thousand in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $372K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia onions and garlic exports (HS 0703): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported onions and garlic worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 787 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy onions and garlic from Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (29%) and Poland (16%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average export price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.44 per kg in 2024, 616% above the world average of $0.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of onions and garlic from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import onions and garlic?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $372 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 0703.90 (91% of the value) and 0703.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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