

Premium Indian Fresh Onion Exports






Commercial Inventory
We supply standardized commercial grades tailored for food service, retail distribution, and industrial processing across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Fresh Red Onions
Fresh White Onions
Pink / Light Red Onions
Origin: Nashik & Pune, Maharashtra. Size: 45mm to 60mm+. Characterized by high pungency, thick protective dry outer skin, firm flesh, and excellent long-distance ocean shelf life.
Origin: Mahuva & Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Size: 40mm to 55mm+. Crisp porcelain-white skin with high total soluble solids (TSS), making them optimal for fresh culinary use and dehydration.
Origin: Karnataka & Maharashtra. Size: 35mm to 50mm. Preferred in South East Asian markets for mild sweetness, bright translucent pink skin, and high culinary versatility.
Technical Quality Specifications
Standard commercial export benchmarks verified prior to container loading. Parameters can be adjusted per destination import regulations.
25-65mm
Bulb Diameter Calibers
< 1%
Foreign Matter Tolerance
11-13%
Dry Matter Content
60-90 Days
Reefer Ambient Shelf Life
Physical & Morphological Parameters
Tolerances & Quality Limits
• Bulb Shape: Globular / Well-defined round shape
• Skin Color: Deep Red / Pure White / Light Rose
• Flesh Color: White with light violet inner ring
• Firmness: Solid, heavy bulb density, highly firm
• Average Bulb Weight: 70g – 160g depending on caliber grade
• Maturity: Fully cured dry skin, well-dried root trim
• Damaged / Rotten Bulbs: Max 1% at loading port
• Sprouted Bulbs: Max 0.5% zero sprout allowance
• Undersize / Oversize Tolerance: Max 5% by weight
• Moisture Content: 12% (+/- 1% standard deviation)
• Soil / Clay Attachment: Cleaned, virtually zero dry mud
• Grade Classification: Export Grade A / Premium Selected
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Every consignment undergoes multi-stage manual optical sorting, sizing, and mandatory phytosanitary compliance verification before sealing.
Multi-Stage Grading
Phytosanitary Certification
Residue & Lab Compliance
Electronic grading and automated conveyor sizing ensure consistent diameter distributions (25-35mm, 40-50mm, 55mm+) without mechanical skin bruising.
Inspected by the Plant Quarantine Authority of India (APEDA accredited procedures) guaranteeing freedom from regulated agricultural pests.
Rigorous MRL pesticide residue testing and heavy metal clearance conducted via NABL accredited laboratories for European and Gulf standards.
Heavy-duty leno mesh and mesh net sacks designed to optimize air circulation and prevent heat buildup during sea transport.
5 kg Retail Mesh
10 kg Mesh Sacks
20 & 25 kg Mesh
Custom & Private Label
Ideal for supermarket retail distribution. Gross weight ~5.10 kg, drawstring closure, customized barcode tag attachment available.
Popular medium size for wholesale markets. Durable red or yellow leno weave with high tensile strength for palletized stacking.
Standard bulk packaging for high-density container stuffing. Maximizes tonnage per 40ft reefer container (up to 28-29 Metric Tons).
Jute sacks, wooden pallets, custom brand printing, private importer tags, and special bag dimensions provided upon request.
Standard Transport Parameters
Export Logistics & Shipping Conditions
• Port of Loading: Nhava Sheva (JNPT) / Mundra Port, India
• Container Type: 40ft High Cube Refrigerated (Reefer)
• Carriage Temperature: +0°C to +5°C (Reefer Setting)
• Relative Humidity: 65% – 70%
• Ventilation Setting: 25 CMH to 30 CMH fresh air exchange
• Payload Capacity: 28.5 Metric Tons (approx. 1,140 bags @ 25kg)
• Shipping Terms: FOB, CFR, CIF to designated worldwide ports
Fresh onions require continuous ambient air circulation and strict relative humidity controls during ocean transport to prevent skin decay or premature sprouting.
We operate direct cold-chain transport from packhouses in Nashik straight to Nhava Sheva port, maintaining exact humidity parameters.
Graviton Export Operations
Request Wholesale Onion Quote
Submit your required onion caliber, tonnage, packaging preferences, and target discharge port. Our commercial export desk responds within 12 hours with firm FOB/CIF pricing.
