Lions Exim Trade
Onion Exports — Fresh, Dehydrated & Compliance-Ready
From farm curing to packhouse grading, we deliver Indian onions with tight size grading, low decay, and robust packaging — tailored for Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
What We Export
We supply Indian onions in fresh and dehydrated forms, meeting supermarket and food-industry standards. Fresh grades: Red, White, Yellow — size-segregated (45–55mm, 55–65mm, 65mm+). Dehydrated items: flakes, kibbled, chopped, minced, granules, powder.
- Strict pre-shipment curing & neck-dry to reduce sprouting/rotting.
- Mechanical grading + manual sorting for shape, size and defects.
- Ventilated onion mesh bags (5/10/20/25/50 kg) & ventilated containers.
- Dehydrated onion moisture control (≤ 6–7%) and SO₂ limits as per buyer norms.
Typical Specifications (Illustrative)
Note: Values/pack sizes customised per buyer specification & destination norms.
Reducing Problems at Supplier & Farmer Stage
We work upstream with farms and packhouses to control defects and protect shelf life while meeting import standards.
1) Sprouting & Rot
- Field curing on ventilated racks; ensure neck-dry.
- Harvest only at physiological maturity; avoid mechanical injury.
- Keep dry loading; avoid wetting before dispatch.
2) Size & Defect Variability
- Calibrated graders for 45–55/55–65/65mm+ lots.
- Manual cull for doubles, softs, thick-neck, splits.
- Load photos & sample retain for traceability.
3) Residues & Compliance
- GAP advisories; pre-harvest interval adherence.
- MRL testing at accredited labs when required.
- Batch-wise COA for dehydrated lines.
4) Packaging & Handling
- Mesh bags with ventilation; avoid overfilling.
- Palletisation with corner boards to reduce compression.
- Ventilated containers; airflow maintained.
5) Dehydrated Line Hygiene
- Steam/air drying control for target moisture.
- Metal detection & sieve after milling.
- Food-grade liners; nitrogen flush for powder if needed.
6) Documentation & Compliance
- Phyto, fumigation (when needed), and COA.
- COO, packing list, invoice & batch-wise traceability.
- Buyer-specific labelling & import norms.
Seasonal Availability & Product Mix
Illustrative Indian seasonality: key arrivals from Oct–Dec (kharif) and Mar–May (rabi), with leaner mid-monsoon months.
Arrivals by Quarter
Product Mix (Fresh vs Dehydrated)
Onion Export – History Snapshot (Illustrative)
Representative shipments and notes. We share buyer-wise tables with full inspection and test records on request.
| Year | Buyer Country | Product | Size/Grade | Volume (MT) | Packaging | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UAE | Fresh Red | 55–65mm | 600 | 50kg mesh bags | Ventilated container; low decay |
| 2023 | Malaysia | Dehy Flakes | Moisture ≤ 7% | 420 | 20/25kg poly-lined bags | Metal detection & COA shared |
| 2024 | Saudi Arabia | Fresh Red | 65mm+ | 750 | 20/25/50kg mesh bags | Stuffing photos & seal nos. provided |
| 2025 | Qatar | Fresh White | 55–65mm | 820 | 50kg mesh bags | Ventilated liners; temp log shared |
Documents We Provide
- Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Batch/Load Photos
- Certificate of Origin (COO)
- Phytosanitary & Fumigation Certificate (as needed)
- Pre-Shipment Inspection / SGS (if required)
- COA for dehydrated products; Residue test reports (on demand)
Ports & Logistics (Sample)
- Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Hazira (India)
- Ventilated containers; proper airflow & stacking
- Terms: FOB/CFR/CIF; transit insurance available
Our Quality Protocol
- Sourcing: Approved farms & packhouses; harvest at maturity; avoid mechanical damage.
- Curing: Neck-dry, field/room curing; moisture evaporation before grading.
- Grading & Sorting: Calibrated size grading; remove doubles/softs/sprouted bulbs.
- Packaging: Ventilated mesh bags; palletisation, corner boards & strapping.
- Dehydrated QA: Moisture ≤7%, sieve analysis, metal detection, COA.
- Dispatch: Ventilated containers; loading photos, seal numbers; document pack shared.
Request Specs, Samples or Batch Photos
Share your target sizes, packaging, destination and delivery window. We will propose live lots and scheduling.