Onion

The Indian government has purchased 470,000 tons of rabi onions this year for the price stabilization buffer. These onions will be released starting from September 5, 2024, through retail sales at Rs.35 ($0.42) per kg and bulk sales in major markets across the country. This measure aims to tackle temporary supply shortages in some markets. read more

In Nairobi, Kenya, onion traders at the Wakulima Market, also known as Marikiti, are opposing the planned relocation to the Kangundo Road Market. They argue that there is not enough space at the new market to accommodate the large number of trucks bringing onions from Tanzania. Marikiti Market is a key location for Tanzanian onions, which are popular among Kenyans for their quality. read more

Rząd Malezji przeznaczył 12 milionów ringgitów (około 2,55 miliona dolarów amerykańskich) na rok 2025, aby ulepszyć i zmodernizować łańcuch dostaw cebuli, osiągnąć samowystarczalność w produkcji cebuli oraz zmniejszyć zależność od importu. Inicjatywa została ogłoszona przez dyrektora generalnego Departamentu Rolnictwa. read more

W swojej ostatniej aktualizacji w sierpniu, Tjerk Nagel z Konaxx Onions wspomniał, że rynek cebuli szuka zespołu dostrajającego. "W międzyczasie zespół zaczął grać, ale moim zdaniem wciąż nie wytwarza odpowiedniego dźwięku" - powiedział. "To sezon z własnymi wyzwaniami". read more

W listopadzie konsumenci doświadczyli wysokich cen cebuli ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe wpływające na uprawy oraz brak siły roboczej w okresie świątecznym, informuje FreshPlaza. Jednakże przewiduje się, że ceny spadną do 8 listopada, gdy czerwona cebula z Nashik Mandi zacznie trafiać na główne rynki. read more

The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has declared a state of emergency in the country's onion sector. NOPPMAN is calling for cooperation from different stakeholders, including government bodies and financial institutions, to tackle the situation. read more

Stu Follen has conducted an analysis of the challenges currently being experienced by U.S. onion exporters, especially those from the Pacific Northwest (PNW), as they deal with one of the slowest export seasons in recent history. The analysis shows that the strong U.S. Dollar has had a negative impact on... read more

W ostatniej konfrontacji Kongres zadał pytania Premierowi Narendra Modi w sprawie jego polityki, zwracając uwagę na nierówność traktowania producentów białej cebuli z Gudżaratu i tych z Maharasztry. Sedno problemu leży w ograniczeniach eksportowych nałożonych przez rząd, które mają. read more

In the last two days, wholesale onion prices have been steadily rising at the Yeshwantpur Agricultural Produce Market in Bengaluru. Forecasts suggest that if this trend continues, retail prices could reach up to INR 100 ($1.21) per kilogram. Currently, premium onions are... read more

"The food security of Senegal is at stake," warned Boubacar Sall, a prominent figure in the country's onion industry, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding in the Podor region, which contributes 46% to the national onion production. The flooding, caused by climate change-induced heavy rainfall, has jeopardized the livelihoods of many farmers and threatens the overall food security of the country. read more

Marc Bybee from Eagle Eye Produce in Nyssa, OR, shared information about the current market conditions as of November 5th. Bybee mentioned that demand is steady, and there are attempts to improve pricing, resulting in some increases for specific items. However, prices have not yet reached the anticipated levels. read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh has announced the removal of all import duties and regulatory taxes on onions. This decision, highlighted in a recent notification, eliminates the tax rate from 10 percent to zero, aiming to mitigate the escalating onion prices and shortages in the country. read more

W listopadzie konsumenci doświadczali wysokich cen cebuli z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych wpływających na plony oraz braku pracowników w okresie świątecznym. Niemniej jednak, spodziewa się, że ceny spadną do 8 listopada, gdyż czerwona cebula z rynku Nashik Mandi zacznie trafiać na główne rynki. Dodatkowo, nowe plony... read more

Sezon cebuli dymki w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 rozpoczął się późno z powodu gorącego lata. Według Ralpha Nakhal z firmy Tomna, producenci byli w stanie odzyskać satysfakcjonujące poziomy produkcji, chociaż ceny musiały zostać skorygowane w górę. Producent mówi: "To był skomplikowany lato". read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

Particularly noticeable is the price drop for mini tomatoes without stems, which are 37.3% cheaper. Blueberries (-10.8%) and onions (-9.9%) also show significant price decreases. read more

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on essential goods as specified in the Council of Ministers Decree (KDP 349/2024). The decree specifies that the zero-rate category includes fresh or chilled vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, read more

The last Egyptian onion export campaign started in April 2024 after a six-month export ban. The ban was imposed due to high prices in the local market. In anticipation of the 2024 campaign, and considering the favorable prices and the need to boost production, many farmers have since decided read more

Commitment to sustainability: ZERYA® certification for onion

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The Philippines has received over 10,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh yellow onions in an effort to boost the decreasing domestic stocks and stabilize prices in the market. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has reported that the country has imported a total of 10,370 MT of fresh yellow onions. read more