Onions Prices in Cape Verde
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (CVE) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.52 | 155 | ▲ 35.2% | ▲ 35.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the onions price in Cape Verde available is US$ 1.52 per kg (155 CVE), up 35.2% year-on-year.
In 2023, Cape Verde exported 1 tonne of onions valued at US$971, ranking 121st out of 127 onion exporters globally, with a 1.2% year-on-year increase. The country is a net exporter of onions. The latest export unit value is US$1.5176 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - onions in Cape Verde
In 2023, Cape Verde exported 1 tonne of onions valued at US$971, ranking 121st out of 127 onion exporters globally, with a 1.2% year-on-year increase. The country is a net exporter of onions. The latest export unit value is US$1.5176 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Cape Verde exported $971 (0.6 t) of onions▲ 1.2% YoY. That ranks #121 worldwide.
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top onions exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 Netherlands $1B · 20.7%
- #2 China $577.8M · 12%
- #3 Mexico $449.9M · 9.3%
- #4 India $416.1M · 8.6%
- #5 US $396.5M · 8.2%
Annual export data Cape Verde · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $971 | 0.6 t | $1.52 |
| 2022 | $960 | 0.9 t | $1.12 |
| 2021 | $606 | 0.7 t | $0.85 |
When is onions in season in Cape Verde? FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar
In Cape Verde, onions is mainly harvested in January, with the wider growing season running Jan–May.
HS Code
onions is traded under Harmonized System code 0703.10. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.