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Nexus Global Exports supplies Indian fresh onions and value-added onion products through a qualified network of growers, processors and manufacturing partners across India.
Supply programs can be aligned to buyer specifications covering variety, size, colour, dry matter, packaging, quality parameters and destination-market requirements.
Indian onions vary significantly by variety, colour, bulb size, pungency, dry matter, storage characteristics and intended application. Selecting the appropriate variety is therefore an important part of building a consistent export supply program.
A widely traded Indian red onion variety known for deep red skin, firm bulbs and strong pungency. Commonly considered for export programs serving the Middle East and Asian markets.
A dark-skinned onion variety considered for processing and dehydration applications where colour, dry matter and processing performance are important.
A medium-sized variety with a relatively mild flavour profile, suitable for buyers looking for balanced taste and visual presentation.
White-skinned onions with a milder and sweeter flavour profile. Considered for speciality fresh-market applications, salads, pickles and food preparation.
Used across food-processing applications including fried, caramelised and value-added onion products. Suitable varieties can be sourced according to processing requirements.
A lighter red onion variety considered for commercial fresh-market supply where consistent bulb characteristics and dependable sourcing are required.
Smaller-bulb and specialty onion formats for selected fresh-market and Asian culinary applications. Availability is subject to crop, season and destination requirements.
Newer varieties developed for improved agronomic performance. Availability can be evaluated for specific sourcing programs depending on crop and regional supply conditions.
Share your required variety, size, quantity, packaging, destination and specifications. We will evaluate the appropriate sourcing route and supply option.
Our onion portfolio covers fresh produce and processed formats for food, foodservice and industrial applications.
Product format, grade, processing, packaging and documentation can be aligned with the buyer's specification and destination-market requirements.
Dehydrated onion formats designed for food manufacturing, seasoning blends, instant foods, sauces and industrial ingredient applications.
Ready-to-use fried onion formats for foodservice, QSR, retail and prepared-food applications.
Preserved onion formats for foodservice, retail and industrial applications where extended ambient storage is required.
Individually quick frozen onion formats for foodservice, prepared foods and industrial processing.
Processed onion bases for ready-to-eat meals, commercial cooking, curry bases and industrial food preparation.
Concentrated onion-derived ingredients for selected flavour, fragrance and speciality industrial applications.
| Category | Typical HS Code | Indicative Shelf Life | Primary Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Red / Yellow Onion | 0703.10 | Market / storage dependent | High-volume fresh-market supply |
| Dehydrated Flakes / Granules / Powder | 0712.20 | 12–24 months* | Extended storage & ingredient convenience |
| IQF / Frozen Onion | 0710.80 | 12–18 months* | Convenience & controlled portion formats |
| Pickled / Brined Onion | 2001.90 | 12+ months* | Ready-to-use preserved format |
| Paste / Purée | Product-specific | Product-specific | Commercial cooking & processed foods |
Share your required product, specification, quantity, packaging and destination. Nexus can evaluate the appropriate Indian sourcing and processing route.
Onion is used across fresh produce, foodservice, food processing and ingredient manufacturing. Different product formats allow buyers to source according to their application, processing requirements and finished-product needs.
| Format | Best For | Shelf Life* | Typical Buyers |
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Fresh / Raw
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Retail, wholesale, foodservice | 1–6 months* | Supermarkets, distributors |
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Dehydrated / Dried
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Spice blends, instant food, seasoning | 12–24 months* | Food manufacturers, FMCG |
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Frozen / IQF
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Ready meals, restaurant chains | 12–18 months* | QSR, foodservice groups |
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Pickled / Brined
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Speciality retail, prepared foods | 6–18 months* | Gourmet retailers, delis |
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Powder / Flakes
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Spice industry, processed foods | 18–24 months* | Spice brands, food industry |
Fresh red onion is used across retail, foodservice and commercial kitchens worldwide. Its balance of sweetness and pungency makes it suitable for a broad range of culinary preparations and regional cuisines.
Supply can be evaluated according to variety, bulb size, appearance, packaging, quantity and destination-market requirements.
Tell us the product format, specification, quantity, packaging and destination. We can evaluate the appropriate sourcing route from India.
Sourcing location, onion variety, grading, storage, seasonality and commercial availability can vary by crop and market conditions. Final specifications are confirmed before procurement.
Different onion formats serve different procurement, processing and foodservice requirements. Select the format that best matches your application.
Share your required variety, size, grade, pack size, quantity and destination market. Nexus can assess sourcing and export feasibility against your specification.
Commercial and export parameters for Indian fresh onion. Final specifications, packaging and logistics are confirmed against the buyer's requirement, crop availability and destination-market conditions.
| Product | Fresh Red Onion / Fresh White Onion |
| Origin | India |
| Type | Garwa Onion / Red Onion |
| Colour | Red & White |
| Shape | Round |
| Style | Fresh |
| Quality | Export Grade |
| Storage | Long-storage varieties, subject to lot |
| Minimum Size | 40 mm+ |
| Large Size | 55 mm+ |
| Available Sizes | 40 mm, 45 mm, 50 mm, 55 mm+ |
| Packing | Mesh Bag / Jute Bag |
| Standard Pack Options | 18 kg, 20 kg & 50 kg |
| Custom Packing | As per buyer requirement |
| Quality Grade | Export Grade |
| Availability | Subject to crop, season & specification |
HS classification varies according to the product form. The following codes are provided as a commercial reference; final classification should be confirmed for the specific product, destination and transaction.
| Product Category | HS Code | Product Form |
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| Fresh / Chilled Onion | 0703.10 | Fresh onions, including red, white and other varieties |
| Dried / Dehydrated Onion | 0712.20 | Dried onion, whole, cut, sliced, broken or powdered |
| Onion Flakes / Powder | 0712.20 | Dehydrated onion flakes, kibbled or powder |
| Preserved / Pickled Onion | 2001.90 | Onions preserved by vinegar or acetic acid |
| Onion Preparations | 2103.90 | Certain processed sauces, pastes and preparations |
Indian onion serves a broad range of international food applications, from fresh produce and foodservice to retail, food processing and dehydrated ingredient manufacturing.
Sourcing region, onion type, size calibration, grading, curing, storage, seasonality and commercial availability can vary by crop and destination. Final specifications are confirmed with the buyer before procurement and shipment.
Quality parameters can be aligned with the buyer's product specification, intended application and destination-market requirements. Inspection, testing and supporting documentation are arranged where applicable and agreed before shipment.
Bulb size and calibration can be supplied according to the buyer's required diameter range, grade and destination-market specification.
Roundness, bulb development and lot uniformity can be assessed against the agreed commercial grade and buyer specification.
Outer skin condition, colour, maturity and overall visual presentation are assessed according to the agreed product specification.
Bulb firmness, curing condition, neck condition and suitability for storage and transit are considered before shipment.
Permitted defects such as mechanical damage, bruising, splitting, soft bulbs and other quality deviations can be defined before procurement.
Sprouting, root development and neck condition can be assessed according to the buyer's agreed tolerance and intended storage or transit period.
Lots can be evaluated for visible rot, decay, excessive soil, foreign matter and other conditions affecting commercial acceptability.
Testing requirements can be aligned with the destination market, buyer specification and applicable pesticide residue or food-safety requirements.
Size, grade, appearance, defect tolerance, packaging, labeling, testing and documentation can be reviewed against the buyer's written specification.
Onion availability depends on crop cycle, producing region, variety, curing condition, storage inventory, quality requirements and prevailing market conditions.
Fresh harvest availability varies by producing region, crop cycle, variety and harvest timing.
Stored onion may be available subject to storage condition, remaining shelf life, quality, commercial suitability and market availability.
Export supply is subject to buyer specification, order volume, sourcing availability, packaging requirements and shipment schedule.
Fresh onion can be sourced and prepared according to required bulb diameter, variety, appearance, curing condition, packaging, shipment volume and destination-market requirements.
The following parameters provide a practical framework for buyer discussions. Final grades, tolerances and acceptance criteria are confirmed against the agreed product specification.
| Parameter | Buyer Requirement / Reference |
|---|---|
| Bulb Size | Small / Medium / Large or specified diameter range |
| Diameter | As per agreed specification and destination requirement |
| Variety / Type | Red Onion / White Onion / Garwa or specified type |
| Colour | Red / Deep Red / White / Off-White as specified |
| Shape | Round / well-developed, subject to agreed tolerance |
| Bulb Condition | Firm, mature and suitably cured |
| Outer Skin | Dry and intact, subject to agreed tolerance |
| Neck Condition | Properly cured and dry, according to specification |
| Roots | Trimmed / acceptable condition as per buyer requirement |
| Sprouting | Controlled within agreed quality tolerance |
| Rot / Decay | Within agreed tolerance; visibly decayed bulbs excluded |
| Mechanical Damage | Controlled according to agreed quality standard |
| Foreign Matter | Controlled according to agreed product specification |
| Defects | Permitted defects and tolerances defined before procurement |
Packaging can be aligned with onion size, handling requirements, ventilation needs, destination conditions and buyer preference.
Ventilated packaging commonly used for fresh onion handling and bulk commercial shipments.
Traditional natural-fibre packaging option subject to buyer specification and destination requirements.
Open-weave packaging options providing ventilation and suitable handling characteristics.
Air-vented carton configurations can be evaluated for specific retail or destination-market requirements.
Pack size, labeling, branding and packing configuration can be aligned with the buyer's written specification.
Other commercially suitable packaging formats can be evaluated based on product, destination and handling needs.
Pallet type, footprint and loading pattern are determined by packaging, destination, handling requirements and container configuration.
Container planning is finalized according to packaging, palletisation, product weight, cargo dimensions, payload limits and shipment configuration.
Loading depends on package dimensions, palletisation, cargo weight, loading arrangement and applicable container payload limitations.
Capacity is determined by packing arrangement, pallet plan, cargo dimensions and permissible payload.
Smaller commercial quantities may be evaluated where consolidation, handling and destination logistics permit.
Document requirements depend on the product, shipment, origin, destination market and buyer requirements. The final document set is confirmed before shipment.
Plant-health certification where required by the applicable destination and shipment.
Country-of-origin documentation as required by the importing market or buyer.
Product specifications, COA or laboratory documentation where required and applicable.
Applicable registration based on the product and relevant export council requirements.
Applicable food-business licensing and supporting documentation where required.
IEC and applicable export credentials required for the shipment.
The final document set is confirmed according to the shipment, destination and agreed commercial terms.
| Document | Typical Purpose |
|---|---|
| Commercial Invoice | Product, quantity, pricing and buyer details |
| Packing List | Package count, net weight, gross weight and packing details |
| Bill of Lading / Airway Bill | Transport document issued by the carrier |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Plant-health certification where required |
| Certificate of Origin | Origin documentation as required by the importing market |
| Quality / Laboratory Reports | Testing documentation according to agreed specifications |
| Shipping Bill | Customs export documentation for the shipment |
| Additional Documents | Destination-specific or buyer-required documentation |
For current availability, variety, size, grading, packing, documentation and shipment details, share your requirement with Nexus. We will review the sourcing and export requirements against your specification and destination market.
Nexus Global Exports provides one accountable export interface for sourcing Indian fresh onion and value-added onion products through qualified growers, processors and manufacturing partners.
We coordinate sourcing across qualified onion growers, processors and supply partners according to product type, variety, grade and commercial requirements.
Requirements can be defined around bulb diameter, variety, colour, curing, defect tolerance, processing format, packaging and destination-market requirements.
Onion is evaluated against agreed specifications, with quality parameters, COA or laboratory documentation arranged where applicable and required.
We coordinate commercial, quality and export documentation according to the product, shipment, destination market and buyer requirements.
Buyers can source fresh onion alongside, flakes, powder, paste, puree and onion oil or extracts through one sourcing interface.
Instead of coordinating growers, processors, packers and logistics providers separately, buyers work through one accountable interface from sourcing through shipment.
Onion procurement involves agricultural variability, size grading, curing and storage considerations, quality tolerances and export coordination. Our role is to bring these requirements into one controlled sourcing workflow.
Fresh onion availability can vary by crop cycle, producing region, variety, storage condition and market demand.
We coordinate sourcing across suitable Indian supply channels and evaluate availability against the required specification, quantity and delivery plan.
Onion batches can vary in diameter, appearance, development, skin condition and defect levels.
Size, grading parameters and quality tolerances are established before procurement and aligned with the buyer's specification.
Fresh Onion performance depends on curing, storage conditions, remaining storage life, packaging and transit planning.
Storage, packaging and transit arrangements are evaluated according to product condition, shipment duration and agreed logistics requirements.
Import markets may require specific quality parameters, laboratory testing, plant-health documentation or other destination-specific requirements.
Product specifications and applicable documentation are reviewed against the buyer's requirements and destination market before shipment.
Buyers may otherwise need to coordinate growers, processors, packers, quality teams and logistics providers separately.
Nexus coordinates the sourcing and export workflow through one accountable interface, reducing unnecessary supplier coordination for the buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from international buyers sourcing fresh onion and value-added onion products from India.
Indian onions are supplied to a range of international markets, including countries across Asia, the Middle East and other regional markets. Demand varies by season, crop availability, pricing, freight conditions and destination-market requirements.
Maharashtra is one of India's principal onion-producing states, with established production and trading centres including the Nashik region. Other important sourcing regions include Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Actual sourcing is assessed according to crop, variety, quality, season and commercial availability.
Common export requirements include fresh red onion, fresh white onion and long-storage onion varieties. Value-added requirements may include dehydrated onion, flakes, kibbled onion and onion powder, subject to product specification, processing capability and destination-market requirements.
Buyers should verify the supplier's business registration, applicable food-safety credentials, export capability, product specifications, laboratory documentation and shipment history, where relevant. Physical samples, pre-shipment inspection and lot-specific quality verification can also be considered for larger or specification-sensitive orders.
Yes. Export conditions can change because of domestic supply, market conditions, government policy and trade regulations. Depending on the prevailing policy, measures such as export restrictions, duties or other conditions may affect shipment feasibility. Export orders should therefore be assessed against the regulations applicable at the time of shipment.
Documentation depends on the product, destination, buyer specification and applicable regulations. Fresh onion shipments may require documents such as a phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list and transport documentation. Food-safety or laboratory documentation may also be required, including pesticide-residue testing against applicable destination-market requirements.
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