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Indian Fresh Red Onion — Nashik Origin | Export Grade | 40–80mm
HSN 070310 · India’s #1 onion export origin — Nashik, Maharashtra supplies 77.7% of Maharashtra’s onion exports via Lasalgaon, Asia’s largest onion spot market. APEDA registered onion exporter, FSSAI licensed, phytosanitary certified. Export-grade red onion in 40–60mm, 60–80mm, and 80mm+ size grades, cured for 45–60 day ambient shelf life. Year-round availability from three overlapping crop cycles — Kharif, Late Kharif, and Rabi.
Technical Specifications
Product Specs
Grading & Quality
- Bulb size: 40–60mm / 60–80mm / 80mm+
- Color: bright red/pink, uniform skin
- Curing status: fully cured (storage-grade Rabi crop)
- Moisture content (%) — max limit per grade
- Sprouting (%) — max limit
- Rotten / damaged (%) — max limit
- Double / split bulbs (%)
- Foreign matter (%)
Packing & Handling
- Packing: 25kg / 10kg mesh (net) bags — buyer spec on request
- Shelf life: 45–60 days ambient (cured) / 4–5 months cold storage
- Storage temp: 0–4°C, 65–70% humidity
- Shipped in ventilated dry containers — onions need airflow, not sealed reefer
- Lab test reports available on request
Origin & Traceability
Sourced from Nashik — India’s Largest Onion Trading Hub
Geographic Origin
Nashik district, Maharashtra — home to Lasalgaon, Asia’s largest onion spot market — accounted for 77.7% of Maharashtra’s onion export value in 2025. Three overlapping crop cycles (Kharif, Late Kharif, Rabi) provide export availability across more months than any other Indian onion-producing region. Lasalgaon prices set the national benchmark; FOB Nhava Sheva and CIF Gulf/SE Asia are the standard trade terms for Indian export onion.
Farmer Partnership
Sourced from farming cooperatives across Nashik under direct contract — farm-to-port traceability with full documentation chain.
Harvest Cycle & Availability
When It's Harvested
India's three-crop system (Kharif Oct–Dec, Late Kharif Jan–Mar, Rabi Mar–May) is the supply continuity story for Indian red onion — no other major onion-exporting country runs three cycles. The Sept–Oct window between Kharif and Late Kharif is the tightest supply point, when Indian onion export prices typically spike and government occasionally imposes MEP (Minimum Export Price). The Rabi crop is dominant (~65% of volume) and best for long-haul export: finest curing quality and longest ambient shelf life.
Kharif
Summer crop season, planted with the first monsoon rains — generally harvested September–October.
Jun–Jul
Oct–Dec
~20%
Short (15–20 days)
Late Kharif
Later part of the Kharif season, sown after the main monsoon window — harvested in autumn or early winter.
Oct–Nov
Jan–Mar
~15%
Medium
Rabi
Winter crop season, sown after the monsoon — harvested in spring or early summer (March–June).
Dec–Jan
Mar–May
~65%
Long — 4–6 months cured
What This Means for You
- Best quality & pricing: April–July (fresh Rabi stock, peak curing quality)
- Tightest window nationally: Sept–Oct — prices typically firm 15–20%; book ahead
- Recommended contract lock-in: 4–6 weeks before your required shipment month
Secure Your Allocation
Rabi crop arrives March. Reserve your allocation by January for first-pick sizing and locked pricing before peak-season demand builds.
Pricing & MOQ
Transparent Pricing
| Quantity | FOB Price/MT | CIF Price/MT | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1×20ft FCL (~18–21 MT) | On request | On request | Standard MOQ |
| 3+ FCL | On request | On request | Volume discount |
| Sample (25–50kg) | On request | — | Adjusted against first bulk order |
- Price validity: Price valid for the date of quotation only (subject to market fluctuation and season). Always confirm price at the time of placing the order.
- Payment: 60% advance + 40% against BL copy (first orders); 50% advance + 50% against BL copy (second orders); 40% advance + 60% against BL copy (third orders); LC at sight for repeat buyers
- Currency: USD default, EUR on request
Packaging & Labeling
Packaging Formats
Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory Coverage
Mandatory
- APEDA Registration
- FSSAI License
- Phytosanitary Certificate (per shipment)
- Certificate of Origin
Market-Specific
- EU: MRL compliance, TRACES entry
- Middle East: Certificate of Origin
- Fumigation Certificate (if wooden pallets used)
Shipping & Logistics
Port & Route Data
| Port | Export Value | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva (JNPT) | 1,616.4 Cr | Primary gateway — ~46% of national volume |
| Tuticorin Sea | 388.0 Cr | Secondary — South/Southeast Asia routes |
| Chennai Sea | 241.3 Cr | Alternate |
Transit Times
- Sri Lanka: 3–5 days
- UAE / Middle East: 7–12 days
- Malaysia / Southeast Asia: 10–15 days
- Bangladesh: 5–7 days
Documents Provided
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Fumigation Certificate (if applicable)
Ready stock dispatch: 5–7 days. Container type: ventilated dry container.
Priority Export Markets
Countries We Export Indian Fresh Red Onion To
View country-specific trade information — import compliance, trade agreements, logistics details — for each of our priority markets.
Applications
Common Uses
- Food processing & industrial catering
- Fresh retail & wholesale distribution
- Dehydrated onion manufacturing
- Restaurant & hospitality supply chains
Social Proof & Trust
Where It Goes
Top Export Markets
- Malaysia844 Cr
- Sri Lanka615 Cr
- UAE553 Cr
- Bangladesh328 Cr
- Nepal201 Cr
“500 MT delivered on time across three shipments. Quality matched specs, sizing was consistent — no rejections at port.”
“Reliable year-round supply from Nashik. Documentation was thorough — customs clearance was smooth every time.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Buyer Questions, Answered
Nashik district, Maharashtra — home to Lasalgaon, Asia’s largest onion spot market — accounted for 77.7% of Maharashtra’s onion exports in 2025. The concentration of grading infrastructure, cold-storage capacity, and Rabi crop quality makes Nashik the default origin for serious export buyers. The Rabi crop (harvested Mar–May) produces the best-curing, longest-storing onions of the three annual cycles.
Three standard export size grades: 40–60mm (medium, food-service), 60–80mm (large, most in-demand retail grade), 80mm+ (jumbo, premium pricing). Size is maintained by mechanical grading — buyer can specify grade, and pre-shipment inspection photos provided at packing.
India’s Rabi crop (harvested Mar–May) is cured and stored, covering global demand through September. Sept–Oct is the tightest national window — the Kharif crop is small (~20% of annual volume) and short shelf-life. We recommend booking ahead for Sept–Oct shipment windows; price typically firms 15–20% during this period.
Pesticide MRL test report per batch, phytosanitary certificate per shipment, and Certificate of Origin provided as standard. For EU TRACES entry, buyers arrange import notification at destination. Specify your destination market when ordering — we tailor the compliance pack to your requirements.
Standard MOQ: 1×20ft FCL (~18–21 MT). Sample orders of 25–50kg available for first-time buyers; sample cost adjusted against your first bulk order. Payment for first orders: 60% advance + 40% against BL copy. Terms improve progressively — 50/50 on second order, 40/60 on third. LC at sight for repeat buyers.
Quality Assurance
Our Commitment
Every onion shipment is mechanically graded, hand-sorted for skin quality, and cured under controlled ventilation before packing. Pre-shipment inspection is available on request, and all documentation — phytosanitary, certificate of origin, lab reports — is prepared by our in-house compliance team.
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