Tanzania produced 219 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 119.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 103,188 hg/ha, 44% below the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100 | 80,000 | 12.5 |
| 2011 | 135 | 96,429 | 14 |
| 2012 | 165 | 100,000 | 16.5 |
| 2013 | 189.6 | 100,639 | 18.8 |
| 2014 | 164.2 | 100,926 | 16.3 |
| 2015 | 161.3 | 101,111 | 16 |
| 2016 | 157.1 | 101,162 | 15.5 |
| 2017 | 151.1 | 101,121 | 14.9 |
| 2018 | 144.8 | 101,019 | 14.3 |
| 2019 | 163.3 | 101,089 | 16.2 |
| 2020 | 173.3 | 101,215 | 17.1 |
| 2021 | 108.2 | 102,581 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 454.2 | 102,602 | 44.3 |
| 2023 | 297.1 | 102,897 | 28.9 |
| 2024 | 219 | 103,188 | 21.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.