Onion

At AGF-Online, the German onion season is about to begin again. "On Tuesday (24 February), Kees visited the fields in Germany together with Andreas (Andreas Renner Gemüse Mütterstadt), where the plastic covering was removed from the first plots. These onions are currently being tested for MRL. read more

Australian vegetable and onion growers have had the opportunity to learn about European horticultural innovation during the 2026 Vegetable and Onion Industry Study Tour organized by AUSVEG. This program is supported by Hort Innovation through research and development levies in Australia. read more

Malaysia is expanding its cultivation of onions with support from government agencies, aiming to reduce import dependency by up to 30 percent by 2030. This initiative is part of the country's food security framework. According to the Deputy Secretary-General (Development) of the Ministry of Agriculture, this effort is crucial to enhance Malaysia's self-sufficiency in onion production and reduce reliance on imports. read more

The Greek onion trade is progressing without significant profit margins. Mr. Yannis Mantzaris, co-owner of the company Agrodiktyo from Thebes, stated: "At present, Ex Works (EXW) prices in Thebes have been fluctuating between €0.38–0.40 per kilo. These prices are considered standard, despite the additional costs of storage. read more

Sales of table potatoes continue to be disappointing, as food prices remain unchanged. Additionally, there is a decline in quality, with issues such as silver scurf and increasing storage pressure causing specific problems. High quality is now the main factor influencing the market, as shipments with varying or lower quality are... read more

India's Nashik onion market is facing the usual fluctuations, with stable exports of red onions to the Gulf and Asian markets, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "Export-quality red onions are being traded at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, showing a rebound from last." read more

India's Nashik onion market is experiencing typical fluctuations, with red onion exports remaining stable due to demand from the Gulf and Asia, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "Export-quality red onions are being sold at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, recovering from last week's low of USD 9-14." read more

The Peruvian onion season 2025-2026 is coming to an end with a good overall yield but disappointing prices. According to Miguel Ángel Salas González, general manager of Agromel SAC and a producer in southern Peru, "the yields have been good, it is a normal year in terms of production, but the prices have been disappointing." read more

The 2025/26 Peruvian onion season is now approaching its final stages with stable volumes, but is being characterized by significant downward pressure on international prices, according to Mario Chirinos, president of the board of directors of Agroexportadora Virgen del Carmen SAC, a producer-exporter company. read more

"Onion exports have not been completely disappointing so far. It is not that large volumes are leaving, but trade is continuing at a reasonable pace, and over the past three weeks the price has remained fairly stable," says Mike de Koster of WDK Onions from Kwadendamme. "It is possible that..." read more

The season 2025-2026 has been unfavorable for yellow onion exports from Peru. Following a year in 2024-2025 where producers mostly recouped their investments, the current cycle has experienced lower returns and even losses, as stated by Fernando Gómez, the general manager of Semiagro. read more

Indian white onion exports are significantly more competitive this season due to the removal of a 20% export duty last year and a stronger Euro, which has driven CFR prices substantially lower compared to the previous year, according to Danish Shah from Sanghar Exports. Sanghar Exports is an onion exporter to markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. read more

Global onion markets are currently stable, but with a cautious tone. There is sufficient supply in many regions, steady retail demand, and some price pressure in specific markets. Trade dynamics are being influenced by quality issues, changing export patterns, and seasonal shifts in key producing areas. Italy has reported... read more

James Christodoulou, from the family-owned produce company Carter & Spencer, states that despite spring onions being a popular product with consistent demand year-round, they are not suitable for export due to high costs, narrow profit margins, and the shorter shelf life of leafy vegetables. read more

Obecnie zachodzą pewne zmiany w dostawach cebuli w całej Ameryce Północnej. "Na rynku krajowym jest obecnie dużo cebuli. Warunki uprawy były bardzo korzystne, a w tym roku dodano dodatkowe akry do uprawy w różnych rejonach magazynowych" – mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

Egipt has been granted permission to enter the Vietnamese market for the export of fresh onions and garlic, as reported by FreshPlaza citing an announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. read more

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Wiskerke Onions processes approximately 28 million packages of onions per year, which necessitates a high level of operational reliability and automation. To meet this demand, the family-owned business has been collaborating with machinery supplier Symach for about twenty years, with a specific focus on packing. read more

India's red onion exports are steadily increasing during the winter peak season, according to Cyril Chakranarayan from Olive Import Export, an Indian fresh produce exporter. "Dubai receives the majority of red onions from Nashik, with up to 60 containers being shipped daily at peak times for repacking and re-export to Saudi Arabia and Oman," he stated. read more