The Dutch onion market has grown strongly in recent years. For example, 10 years ago, weeks with an export figure of 25.000 tons or more were looked upon with astonishment. Results are now being achieved that the onion market would not have dared to dream about at the time.
In week 40, 40.730 tons of onions were exported. This meant a new export record. The latest export figures pulverize this record again. In week 45, 45.981 tonnes were exported. Including the subsequent items (971 tons), this provides a seasonal total of 537.340 tons. This increases the lead compared to last season to no less than 46.750 tons.
Africa is leading the way
The export record is mainly based on the purchase from African countries. For example, export figures to Senegal and Ivory Coast are high. About 45 tons of onions were exported to Senegal in week 8.723 and 6.117 tons of onions went to Ivory Coast in the same week. This also makes these African destinations the largest buyers of our onions in week 45.
The third largest buyer is the Philippines, with 4.447 tons of onions. The following destinations also purchased more than 1.000 tons of Dutch onions: Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Mali, Great Britain, Mauritania, Sri Lanka and Guinea.