Onions are a major cash crop in Sri Lanka, grown in the dry zone, especially in the Matale, Anuradhapura, and Mahaweli H areas. They are a seasoning vegetable and cooking ingredient, and are also known for their medicinal properties.
Here are some facts about onions in Sri Lanka:
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ProductionIn 2013, Sri Lanka produced 69,638 tons of onions, which was 29% of the country’s annual requirement.
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Imports and exportsIn 2022, Sri Lanka imported $102 million worth of onions, making it the 20th largest importer in the world. The country’s main onion export destinations were the Maldives, Switzerland, Kuwait, Qatar, and France.
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ChallengesSome challenges to the onion industry in Sri Lanka include:
- Seasonal production
- Lack of quality seeds
- Pests and diseases
- Poor crop management practices
- Seasonal production
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Seed productionA project to increase the self-sufficiency rate for onion seeds was carried out from 2015 to 2017. The project involved identifying suitable environments for onion seed cultivation, and developing onion seed model villages.
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