Egypt continues to expand its dried onion exports to Indonesia, with volumes showing consistent year-on-year growth. According to EastFruit, the country is on track to surpass its previous export record for the fifth consecutive year.
Egyptian exporters shipped 1,150 metric tons of dried onions to Indonesia between January and August this year, an increase of 40% compared to the same period in both 2023 and 2024. To break the 2024 record, Egypt needs to export just over 700 additional tons in the remaining four months. Given historical trends and seasonal peaks in September through November, this target appears well within reach.
Indonesia is a relatively new destination for Egyptian dried onions. Consistent exports began in 2019, with an initial volume of 940 tons. Although shipments halved in 2020 due to the pandemic, they rebounded in 2021 and have grown steadily since.
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Indonesia’s dried onion market is heavily reliant on imports, which account for 80-90% of domestic consumption. The highest import volume was recorded in 2021, coinciding with the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery. At that time, U.S. exporters supplied nearly 70% of Indonesia’s dried onion imports.
This year, Indonesia’s import volumes are once again on the rise. From January to August, the country imported more dried onions than it did throughout all of last year.
India has been Indonesia’s leading supplier since 2022. In 2024, Indian onions made up 62% of total imports, and their share has risen to 77% in the first eight months of 2025. China currently holds second place and remains Egypt’s primary competitor, as U.S. exports have declined significantly.
Egypt’s market share in Indonesia has grown in line with its export volumes: from just 2% in 2021 to 11% in 2024. As of August 2025, Egypt accounts for 6% of Indonesia’s dried onion imports. However, with peak shipments typically occurring between September and November, this figure is expected to rise by year-end.
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