Export Varieties

VarietyOriginBulbKeeping QualityBest For
Lasalgaon (Nashik Light Red)Nashik, MaharashtraPale crimson skin, dense firm fleshUp to 4-5 months in proper storageLong sea runs to Europe and the Gulf
Nasik Red (N-53)Nashik, MaharashtraGlobe shaped, bright red, sharp pungencyGood, but shorter than LasalgaonNearby and Asian markets, quick turnaround

Available Forms

Mesh BagsJute BagsRetail PacksLoose Bulk

Quality Standards

ConditionFirm bulbs with intact dry skin, no sprouting, no soft necks and no decay.
SizingSmall 25-40 mm, medium 40-55 mm, large 55-70 mm, extra large 70 mm and above. Graded by bulb diameter and sorted for even colour, so each bag runs to one band.
CuringCured 7 to 10 days in shaded, well-ventilated sheds to harden the outer scales. This is the step that decides whether the bulbs hold up on a long voyage.
TestingEvery consignment ships with a phytosanitary certificate, and third-party inspection before shipping is available if you'd like it.

Buying Onion: common questions

Typically one 20 ft container. The exact MOQ depends on the form and packing you need, and we can often adjust it for a serious trial order. Send your target quantity and destination and we will confirm within one business day.

Yes, sample kits are available on request so you can verify the grade, colour and aroma against your specification before committing to a container.

Quoted FOB or CIF against the current market, based on the variety, form, grade, packing format, quantity and destination port. Quotations state their validity window.

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, batch-wise COA, and the phytosanitary or health certificates your destination market requires. Relevant certificates travel with the quotation itself.

Get a quote for Onion

Pricing, samples and lead times, within one business day.