Onion

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