date:May 20, 2016
percent output rise. In 2015, India was the largest onion exporter with 48.6 million tons shipped internationally.
1. China
Production: 22,300,000 tonnes
With 22.3 million tonnes, China ranks first. The most populated country in the world is also the largest exporter of the vegetable. Good quality and low prices are two things that make onion from China competitive on the international market. According to UN data, the total harvested area is 1,025,000ha.