Dried onions exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried onions by the United States reached $75.0 million in 2024 (19.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $75.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $70.7M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $89.1M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $83.9M | 23.1K t |
| 2020 | $86.4M | 24.2K t |
| 2019 | $84.3M | 24.7K t |
| 2018 | $85.9M | 24.8K t |
| 2017 | $86.3M | 25.6K t |
Where the United States exports dried onions to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (23%), Canada (18%), Mexico (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $17.1M | 23% |
| Canada | $13.7M | 18% |
| Mexico | $7.1M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 9.2% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 5.9% |
| Australia | $3.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Israel | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $1.5M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, 51% above the world average of $2.58. 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.
Dried onions imports to the United States
The United States imported $35.6 million of dried onions in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 197 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from India (41%), China (26%), Egypt (19%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.6M | 41% |
| China | $9.1M | 26% |
| Egypt | $6.9M | 19% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Peru | $940K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $725K | 2% |
| Germany | $650K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $590K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $345K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0712.20: Vegetables: onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried onions exported by the United States?
The United States exported dried onions worth $75.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 125 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried onions from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Canada (18%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 74 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried onions per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $2.58 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of dried onions from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $86.3 million in 2017 to $75.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $89.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import dried onions?
Yes. The United States imported $35.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Egypt. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried onions?
The HS code for dried onions is subheading 0712.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0712 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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