date:May 20, 2016
ve the worlds average. California, followed by Washington State, is the top producer. The US is the second largest exporter with 33.6 million tons shipped worldwide while 11.9 million tons were imported in 2015.
2. India
Production: 19,299,000 tonnes
According to some estimates, onion production will peak this year reaching 20.6 million tons since many farmers have decided to drop cotton production in favor of onion. The total planted area will increase from 15 to 20 percent, leading to 10-15