🧅 Onion Export Business
Start Exporting Onions from India and Earn Lakhs
Complete Guide – From License to Market
🌟 Why Start Onion Export Business?
India is the world’s second-largest onion producer. Our onions are of world-class quality and have huge demand in international markets.
- ✓ High profit margin (30-50%)
- ✓ Year-round demand
- ✓ Government support available
📊 Market Status
🌾 Where to Source Onions?
🏭 Major Producing States
- • Maharashtra (Nashik, Pune)
- • Karnataka (Bangalore, Bijapur)
- • Gujarat (Rajkot, Surat)
- • Madhya Pradesh (Indore, Ujjain)
- • Rajasthan (Ajmer, Kota)
🏪 Sourcing Places
- • APMC Markets
- • Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO)
- • Direct from Farmers
- • Agricultural Companies
- • Wholesale Markets
📅 Season Information
- • Rabi Season: Nov-March
- • Kharif Season: July-October
- • Storage: April-September
- • Best Quality: Rabi crop
💡 Pro Tips:
- • Take samples for quality check
- • Build direct contact with farmers
- • Purchase according to season
- • Ensure storage facilities
- • Arrange transportation
- • Keep track of market rates
🌍 Where to Export?
Bangladesh
Largest Importer
40% Share
Malaysia
Stable Demand
15% Share
UAE
Premium Market
12% Share
Sri Lanka
Regular Import
10% Share
🎯 Other Important Markets:
Middle East:
- • Saudi Arabia
- • Qatar
- • Kuwait
- • Oman
Europe:
- • Netherlands
- • Germany
- • UK
- • France
Others:
- • Singapore
- • Philippines
- • Thailand
- • Nepal
📋 Required Licenses and Registrations
IEC (Import Export Code)
Most essential code for export
Where to get: Online from DGFT website
Time: 15-20 days
Fee: ₹500
FSSAI License
Mandatory for food safety
Where to get: FSSAI website
Time: 30-45 days
Fee: ₹7,500 (State License)
APEDA Registration
For agricultural product export
Where to get: APEDA website
Time: 15-30 days
Fee: ₹5,000
GST Registration
Required for tax purposes
Where to get: GST Portal
Time: 7-15 days
Fee: Free
Company Registration
Private Limited or LLP
Where to get: MCA Portal
Time: 15-30 days
Fee: ₹15,000-25,000
📄 Required Documents
🏢 Company Documents
PAN Card
Company and Director’s
Aadhaar Card
All Directors
Bank Statement
Last 6 months
Office Address Proof
Rent agreement or property papers
📋 Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
With goods details
Packing List
Packaging information
Bill of Lading
From shipping company
Certificate of Origin
From Chamber of Commerce
Phytosanitary Certificate
From Plant Quarantine
⚠️ Important Note:
All documents should be in English. If in Hindi, notarized translation is required.
🚀 Step by Step Process
Step 1: Preparation (1-2 months)
- • Conduct market research
- • Register your company
- • Apply for all licenses
- • Open bank account
Step 2: Find Suppliers (2-3 weeks)
- • Contact farmers
- • Check quality
- • Negotiate rates
- • Sign supply agreement
Step 3: Find Buyers (1-2 months)
- • Participate in trade fairs
- • Use B2B portals
- • Send samples
- • Finalize contracts
Step 4: Export Process (2-3 weeks)
- • Purchase goods
- • Quality check and packing
- • Prepare all documents
- • Custom clearance
- • Ship the goods
💰 Investment and Profit
💸 Initial Investment
📈 Profit Calculation
🎯 Success Tips:
- • Never compromise on quality
- • Ensure timely delivery
- • Build good customer relationships
- • Keep exploring new markets
- • Use technology
- • Utilize government schemes
🏛️ Government Schemes and Support
🎁 APEDA Schemes
- • Subsidy for trade fair participation
- • Market Development Assistance
- • Quality Development Support
- • Infrastructure Development
💳 MUDRA Loan
- • Shishu: Up to ₹50,000
- • Kishore: Up to ₹5 lakhs
- • Tarun: Up to ₹10 lakhs
- • Low interest rate (8-12%)
🏭 MSME Schemes
- • Prime Minister Employment Generation Program
- • Credit Guarantee Scheme
- • Technology Upgradation Support
- • Market Linkage Assistance
📊 Other Facilities
- • Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme
- • Merchandise Exports from India Scheme
- • State Government Incentives
- • Free Training Programs
🎯 Conclusion
Onion export business is an excellent opportunity that can give good profits with proper planning and hard work.
Key Points to Remember:
- ✓ Quality is most important
- ✓ Complete all legal formalities
- ✓ Be patient, it takes time initially
- ✓ Focus on networking
- ✓ Understand market trends