GRAPHIC: Onions by the numbers

Onions have long been one of consumers’ most popular vegetables. Per capita consumption rose to 18.3 pounds in 2022, with among the highest household penetration numbers. While domestic...

By AgTools
September 21, 2023
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Onions have long been one of consumers’ most popular vegetables.

Per capita consumption rose to 18.3 pounds in 2022, with among the highest household penetration numbers.

While domestic production is led by Washington, Texas, California, and Georgia, analysis shows Mexico has been growing market share in the U.S. by 135 percent since 2019, so that it represents nearly 24 percent of all U.S. volume in the spring of 2023.

In this graphic by Agtools BB #:355102, see the story of onions in charts and graphics.

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