South and Southeast Asian kitchens use onions in almost every dish, and many of those onions come from India. Versa Traders quotes container loads to Asian ports, timed around India's harvests and export policy.
Which onions do Asian importers buy from India?
- Big onions — Nashik red, 55 mm and above
- Mid-size red onions — 45–65 mm for general wholesale
- Small onions — 20–30 mm, for markets that cook with shallot-type onions
Which Indian port is used for Asian shipments?
Nashik onions usually ship from Nhava Sheva. Onions sourced in South India can leave from Chennai or Tuticorin, which are closer to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. We choose the port that gives the shortest reliable transit.
How do importers manage India's onion export policy?
India's onion export rules can change at short notice. We confirm the current position before contract, keep shipment periods short and agree in writing what happens if a change affects the order.
Frequently asked questions about onion exports to Asia
Can I buy Nashik big onions for Sri Lanka or Malaysia?
Yes. Versa Traders quotes Nashik big onions (55 mm and above) and mid-size red onions to Colombo, Port Klang, Penang and other Asian ports, FOB, CFR or CIF, in refrigerated or ventilated containers.
What is a big onion?
"Big onion" is the trade name — used especially in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore — for large red bulb onions, as opposed to small onions or shallots. Indian big onions are mainly Nashik red onions graded 55 mm and above.
Does Versa Traders sell onions in bulk to wholesalers?
Yes. Versa Traders trades onions in bulk to importers, wholesalers and distributors — by the container for export, graded by size and packed in mesh or jute bags.