Import and export of onions

 Onion is the largest vegetable produced and
consumed not only in India but also in the world.
 Although, it is classified as vegetable, it has special
qualities, which add to taste and flavour to food
and hence it is mainly used in India and for culinary
preparations.
INTRODUCTION
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NUTRITIVE CONTENT OF ONION
 Onion possess very good nutritive and medicinal values- the
nutritive ingredients of onion are as follows (Quantities per
100 gm): 1 Water (%) 86.60 gm.
2 Carbohydrates 11.00 gm.
3 Proteins 1.20 gm.
4 Fats 0.10 gm.
5 Minerals 0.40 gm.
6 Calcium 0.18 gm.
7 Phosphorus 0.05 gm.
8 Iron 0.07 gm.
9 Vitamin B1 120
10 Vitamin C 11
11 Nicotinic acid 0.4 mili gm.
12 Ribo flavin 10
13 Calorific value 51

Types of Onions
 There are hundreds of varieties of Onion
grown in the world. According to colour,
there are red, white and yellow types.
 Red and white varieties are grown in
India. Although, onion is consumed in all
the countries of the world, it is cultivated
only in some countries.
 Hence it has export market and export
value. Area under onion cultivation in the
world is about 20 lakh hectares.
 India has the largest area of about 4 lakh
ha.

Yellow
onion
White
onion
Red onion

origin Asia
Major producing states in India Maharastra, Bihar, karnataka, AP, MP,
UP
Latest area and production in
India
135.65lakh tonnes
Commercially grown varieties Pusa red, pusa white round, arka
pragati, punjab, udaipur101,102
Harvesting season Peak season: April-jun, sep-oct
Export of onion from India Quantity-1670186.28Mt
Export of onion processed
products from India
1.Bangladesh
2.Malaysia
3.UAE
4.Srilanka
5.Pakistan

 India’s agri-exports can be divided into
three broad categories, i.e. export of
a) Raw products
b) Semi raw products
c) Processed and ready-to-eat products.

Export procedure :
1.Select a “quality” product based on the export potential and demand
2. Select a particular overseas market
3. Concentrate only on few products and minimum three countries, if you are a beginner.
4. Ensure that you can manufacture or procure from other sources the selected product(s) at
the competitive prices and in sufficient quantity and will be able to meet the quality
specifications, delivery schedule and other terms and conditions of the overseas buyer
5. To apply for an import export code with the concerned office of the joint director general
of foreign trade with all the particulars and necessary fees in this regard.
6. To find out the particular market and select a quality product and quote the prices in u.s.
dollars which is an universally accepted currency for all import – export trade.

Onion is exported from India to in all 38 countries
in varying quantities.
 Maximum quantity (23.30%) was imported by U.A.E.
followed by Malaysia (22.16%), Sri Lanka (16.06%),
Bangladesh (11.76%) and Singapore (9.02%).
 These five countries together imported nearly 83%
onions..

Trends of exports
 During the last 10 years, onion production has
increased with some ups and down. Onion
production is known for its fluctuations for
some reasons, particularly in Maharashtra
State, which is the largest producer.
 By and large, there is increase in production
with annual growth rate of 3.59%. However
exports have increased of faster rate with
annual growth rate of 7.64%.

PROCESSED PRODUCTS OF ONION
Dehydrated onions Frozen onions

Dehydrated onion products

Year Qty Value
(MT) (Rs lakhs)
2001-2002 506,924.00 41,140.53
2002-2003 545,211.00 38,718.70
2003-2004 840,717.00 82,122.59
2004-2005 941,448.00 81,749.13
2005-2006 778,134.00 71,596.71
2006-2007 1,161,062.00 113,542.80
2007-2008 1,101,404.00 128,582.30
2008-2009 1,783,820.00 224,312.30
2009-2010 1,873,002.00 283,428.50
2010-2011
1,340,771.00 215,905.50
2011-2012
1,552,904.00 214,142.90
2012-2013
1,822,760.00 229,490.94
2013-2014 1,358,193.00 287,713.00
Export of Onion from India

Import of onions

 Total quantity exported in the year 1998-99
was 215.69 thousand tonnes valued at Rs.
176.05 crores. Regarding unit value, the
highest price was offered by Singapore (Rs.
11.35 per kg) and the lowest by Pakistan (Rs.
6.18 per kg).
 The overall average price received was Rs.
8.16 per kg. Most of the importing countries
are Asian countries and hence prices offered
are relatively low

VARIETIES EXPORTED
Onions of four sizes are exported
 Big size - 4 to 6 cm. Diameter
 Medium - 3 to 4 cm. Diameter
 Small - 2 to 3 cm. Diameter
 Podisu - 2.5 to 3.5 cm. Diameter
The varieties of different sizes exported are:
 Big - Pusa Red, Agrifound Light Red, N-2-4-1 Agrifound
Dark Red, N-53, Nasik Local, Bellary Red, etc.
 Small – Agrifound Rose, Bangalore Rose, Podisa, Multore,
Nattu etc.
 Nearly 90-92% of onion exported is of big size.

Export Specifications for Onion
Countrty Colour Size Remarks
Malaysia,
Singapore port
and African port
Dark red to violet 25-33mm Globular/
Srilanka Dark red to light
red
25-33mm Globular or oval
Bangladesh,
Pakistan and
Nepal
Light red to dark
red
25-33mm Globular pungent
Japan Yellow 60-70mm Globular and less
pungent
Europe Yellow 60-70mm Globular less
pungent
Saudi arabia Light red to dark
red
40-60mm Globular pungent

Packed onions
are transferred In
bulk into
transport vehicle
Graded
onions
Marking printed on the
package

2015 NEW HARVEST FRESH RED
ONION EXPORT TO THAILAND/
DUBAI/ INDIAN MARKET
Description Fresh chinese onion
Color Red, yellow
Crop New crop from home town of
onion, jinxiang country of
china
Supply time The whole year
PACKING AND STORAGE
5kg/mesh, 10kg/mesh,20kg/mesh… as per the requirements
Payment and delivery
Delivery Within 7days after got
advance payment
Payment 30-40% in advance

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