Wholesale Shipping Terms
0% Export DutyNashik Red Onion Exporter
Direct From India
World-famous high-pungency red onions sourced directly from the Lasalgaon & Pimpalgaon agricultural belts.
Nashik red onions are globally renowned for their strong pungency, deep red skin layers, and exceptionally long shelf life. Handled through our dedicated curing and grading lines to match precise B2B client demands.
Nashik onions possess a distinct volcanic basalt soil composition from Maharashtra's Western Ghats. This yields an exceptionally high Brix solid content (11-13%), intense aroma, crisp flesh, and tight multi-layered dry outer skins that prevent dehydration and rot during sea voyages.
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Nashik Onion Live Price Bulletin
Export Rates (New Crop & Garva)
New Crop Onion
Garva Onion (Stored)
Domestic Market Rates
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Of India's Onion Crop
Produced in Maharashtra & Nashik district
Asia's Largest APMC Market
Primary auction hub for global exports
Garva Ambient Shelf Life
Low moisture for long sea voyages
Export Duty Lifted
Restoring maximum pricing edge
The 3-Harvest Season Advantage of Nashik
Unlike other international producing regions that harvest once a year, Maharashtra cultivates onions in three distinct seasonal cycles, ensuring unbroken supply to global importers year-round.
1. Garva / Rabi Crop (Summer)
The undisputed king of export onions. Cultivated with minimal moisture content and thick natural skin layers. Naturally storable for up to 6 months without rot or sprouting, making it the #1 choice for long ocean shipping.
2. Late Kharif Crop (Winter)
Harvested during cooler winter months. Offers medium-thick skin, vibrant glossy appearance, and excellent bulb firmness. Ideal for rapid transit routes like Middle East & SE Asia.
3. Kharif Crop (Monsoon)
Fresh monsoon harvest bringing high moisture content, intense aromatic pungency, and juicy texture. Best suited for immediate wholesale market distribution and quick sea lanes.
Export Size & Diameter Classifications
Our automated mechanical sizing lines categorize bulbs by millimeter diameter to meet exact regional buyer requirements across Gulf, Asian, and European wholesale hubs.
Small / Sambar Grade
Compact, highly pungent bulbs popular for traditional Asian gravies, pickling, and retail small-mesh packaging.
Medium Grade B
Versatile medium size widely utilized by institutional caterers, food processors, and supermarket chains.
Standard Export Grade A
The global benchmark size. Perfectly uniform bulbing, tight dry skin, and ideal weight for commercial food prep.
Large Garva Premium
Selected from premium Garva crops. Excellent skin adhesion and long shelf stability under temperature control.
Super Grade A+
Hand-picked large diameter onions with rich dark red skin. Preferred for commercial restaurant slicing.
Jumbo Select Grade
Extra-large jumbo size with thick outer coats, offering maximum yield per bulb for food service buyers.
Custom Bags, Mesh & Private Labeling
We package in high-tensile leno mesh bags designed to prevent humidity accumulation and outer skin abrasion during ocean container voyages.
Leno / Mesh Mesh Bags
High-ventilation knitted mesh bags in vibrant Red or Pink colors. Allows max airflow to prevent moisture buildup.
Hessian Jute Bags
Natural eco-friendly jute fibers offering superior insulation against ambient heat during non-reefer transit.
Custom Branded Bags
Private label printing with importer brand logo, country of origin text, gross weight, and retail barcodes.
Palletized Container Stuffing
Pre-palletized and shrink-wrapped mesh bags for fast forklift unloading at destination port terminals.
Container Microclimate Control
Proper temperature and humidity management is crucial to avoid moisture condensation, mold growth, or premature sprouting during ocean transit.
Fast Ocean Sea Transit Times
Our strategic proximity to JNPT Port (Mumbai) enables fast container stuffing and direct vessel boarding to major Asian ports.
Full Technical Product Specifications
Consolidated specification matrix for quality inspection teams, procurement managers, and commercial trade contracts.
| Specification Parameter | Export Standard Details |
|---|---|
| HS Code | 07031010 (Fresh Onions) |
| Variety | Nashik Dark Red, Light Red & Garva (Rabi) |
| Origin | Lasalgaon & Pimpalgaon APMC Belt, Nashik, Maharashtra, India |
| Size Grades | 25-35mm (Small), 35-45mm, 45-55mm (Grade A), 50-70mm, 55mm+ & 60-80mm+ (Jumbo) |
| Packaging Options | 3kg, 5kg, 9kg, 10kg, 18kg, 20kg, 25kg, 50kg Lenonet Mesh & Hessian Jute Bags |
| Harvest Availability | Year-Round (Kharif: Oct-Dec | Late Kharif: Jan-Mar | Garva/Rabi: Apr-Jun) |
| Solids / Organoleptic | Brix 11 - 13%, High Pungency, Deep Crimson Red Skin Layers |
| Natural Shelf Life | Up to 5 - 6 Months (Garva Crop) under ambient ventilated storage |
| Minimum Order Qty (MOQ) | 1x40ft Reefer Container (approx 28 - 29 MT) or 1x20ft (approx 13 MT) |
| Quality Parameters | Well-cured outer skin, dry neck, free from sprouts, double bulbs & decay |
| Container Shipping Temp | +4°C to +6°C Reefer, 65-70% RH, 15-20 CBM/hr Airflow |
| Certifications Issued | APEDA Registration, FSSAI, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin |
Export Compliance & Documentation Pack
Every container shipment is accompanied by complete statutory documentation required for smooth port clearance by destination customs authorities.
Frequently Asked B2B Export Questions
Q:Why are Nashik Red Onions considered the best in Asia?
Nashik's unique black-red volcanic soil and climatic conditions produce onions with higher dry matter (Brix 11-13%), strong natural pungency, and multi-layered dry outer skins. This gives them superior cooking flavor and up to 6 months of natural shelf life.
Q:What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for onion export?
Our standard MOQ is 1x40ft High Cube Reefer Container (carrying approximately 28 to 29 metric tonnes). For trial orders, we can also load 1x20ft Container (approx 13 metric tonnes).
Q:How are prices quoted for international buyers?
We quote competitive rates on FOB (Free On Board) Nhava Sheva / JNPT Port, Mumbai, as well as CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) terms to your target destination port (e.g. Jebel Ali, Port Klang, Colombo).
Q:How do you protect onions from sprouting or decay during sea transit?
All cargo undergoes post-harvest field curing to dry outer skins. Onions are packed in high-ventilation leno mesh bags and shipped in refrigerated containers maintained at +4°C to +6°C with 65-70% Relative Humidity and 15-20 CBM/hr continuous airflow.
Q:What export documents do you provide for customs clearance?
We supply a complete export documentation set: APEDA registration, FSSAI license, Government Phytosanitary Certificate, Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Fumigation Certificate, and Commercial Invoice.
Live Mandi Price Bulletin
We update our official mandi board sheets daily showing incoming volumes (tractors/pickups) and average price indicators for Red Onions, Tomatoes, and cash crops in Pimpalgaon Baswant APMC.
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