Centre allows export of 99,150 MT onion to six countries
India Business News: Centre on Saturday allowed export of 99,150 MT onion to six countries - Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. The Indian govt all
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India Business News: Centre on Saturday allowed export of 99,150 MT onion to six countries - Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. The Indian govt all
The export prohibition has been imposed to ensure adequate domestic availability against the backdrop of estimated lower Kharif and Rabi crops in 2023-24 compared to the previous year.
The Indian government has authorized the export of 99,150 metric tons of onions to Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. This decision stems from lower estimated Kharif and Rabi crops in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, along with heightened international demand. The National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) will oversee onion exports, sourcing them from domestic producers through competitive e-platforms.
Onion Prices: The Indian government has authorized the export of 99,150 metric tons of onions to Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. This decision stems from lower estimated Kharif and Rabi crops in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, along with heightened international demand. The National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) will oversee onion exports, sourcing them from domestic producers through competitive e-platforms.
India exported onions worth $431.78 million in April-January FY24 with $187.5 million shipped to Bangladesh and $48.12 million to Sri Lanka. In December last year, the government prohibited the export of onions till March 31, 2024 but allowed their shipments based on permission granted by the central government to other countries on the request of other countries.