Onion

India's onion market is currently experiencing a period of abundant supply and high quality of both pink and red onions, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at fresh produce exporter Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd., located in Maharashtra, India. "This year, we have good availability of both pink and red onions due to production." read more

For the third year in a row, Ukraine has started the onion season with historically low prices. Analysts are reporting wholesale prices ranging from UAH 5–10 (US$0.12–0.25) per kilogram, and anticipate further decreases due to the abundance of medium and low-quality onions still available on the market. Onions are a significant crop in the country... read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that it will allow imports of red and white onions, as well as carrots, to help stabilize retail prices in local markets. The announcement was made by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry. read more

The Chamber of Agriculture in Austria has announced that rainfalls are forecasted again for this week. Due to the wet soil conditions, the storage conditions for onions are not ideal. The available supply is currently sufficient. On the sales side, things are going well. read more

Zgodnie z codziennymi danymi monitorującymi projektu EastFruit, ceny cebuli na Ukrainie spadają drugi tydzień z rzędu. Producenci informują o zauważalnym osłabieniu popytu na ten produkt, podczas gdy podaż na rynku nadal rośnie. read more

"This summer's onion season has been the best I can remember," says Mr. Yannis, an experienced onion trader and co-owner of Agrodiktyo, a growing-packing company in Thebes, Greece. He mentions that "From mid-July until the first week of September, EXW prices have been around 0.40 ..." read more

Mitolo Family Farms has been producing premium potatoes and onions since 1972, with operations across South Australia's Riverland, Mallee, and Virginia regions. "We supply fresh market washed potatoes all year round, from our three supply regions in South Australia," explains John. read more

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has set a target to reduce the country's dependence on imported red onions by up to 30% by 2030 through a structured local seed production programme. Director General Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the initiative aims to boost domestic red onion production and decrease reliance on imports. read more

This week, many summer fruits and vegetables were replaced by popular fall produce as retailers changed their displays. More types of apples and pears, particularly those ideal for baking, were added to the usual selection. There was also increased advertising for potatoes and onions, along with special offers on... read more

"The first three weeks of September were extremely busy for our onion exports. This week is a bit quieter, and looking ahead to next week with Fruit Attraction in Madrid, I anticipate a similar situation," says Rinus Wisse of Wiscomex from Yerseke. "The price of onions is slightly under pressure. Last..." read more

Wholesale prices for onions in Ukraine have dropped again since the beginning of this week, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers attribute this downward trend primarily to the start of harvesting late onion varieties in the northern and western regions of the country. read more

Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

Farmers in the Asante Akim North Municipality of Ghana's Ashanti Region have confirmed that government officials have started purchasing tomatoes and onions, following a recent directive by President John Mahama. On September 15, 2025, the president instructed that 1,000 boxes of tomatoes and onions be purchased directly from local farmers to support the agricultural sector. read more