The Buyer's Guide to Sourcing Onions from India

India is the world's second-largest onion producer and the single largest exporter to South Asia, the Gulf and parts of Europe. But sourcing onions from India is not as simple as sending a PO — variety, size, moisture, packing and even the port of loading each affect the price and the arrival quality.

Which onion do you actually need?

• Nashik Red — the flagship export onion. Pungent, deep red, 40–70mm sizing available.

• Bangalore Rose — smaller, sweeter, ideal for pickling and specialty markets.

• Yellow onions — grown mainly in Gujarat & Rajasthan, popular with Gulf buyers.

Sizing and grading

Most international programs specify one of three size bands: 40–60mm, 55–65mm, or 60–80mm. We sort mechanically and then hand-check to remove sprouts, splits and thick necks.

Packing & MOQ

Standard export packing is 25kg red or yellow mesh bags, or 10kg/5kg consumer bags for supermarkets. MOQ starts at 1×20-ft (~26 MT) or 1×40-ft (~52 MT).

Ports

We load from Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra and Hazira depending on the destination. Gulf buyers typically prefer Mundra for its shorter transit; Southeast Asian buyers prefer JNPT.