Page 4 - Onion Exports

Asia onion prices soar to eye-watering levels after India bans exports

Asian consumers have developed a serious dependence on Indian onion supplies for go-to dishes

Govt sets $850-a-tonne minimum price for onion exports, allows import

Decision follows sudden spurt in onion prices, which have more than doubled since August; Traders says govt action unwarranted

Govt scraps 10% MEIS incentives on onion exports to curb domestic prices

MEIS rate had doubled to 10% last December, as prices ranged between Rs 1-3 a kg wholesale. The move took bulk prices to Rs 13 a kg steadily, and retail to Rs 20-25 a kg across the country

Govt removes export incentives for onion to discourage outbound shipments

Under MEIS, the government provides duty benefits depending on product and country

Onion prices rally in Asia as India restricts exports

Onion prices in Bangladesh have trebled in recent months , hitting an all time high of 100 taka ($1.22) a kg this week

Minimum floor price of $850 per tonne imposed on export of onions

India has set a minimum price of $850 per tonne for overseas sale of onions

Onion exports decline 14% to 9.45 lakh tonne in Apr-Jun

Onion prices are ruling firm in the domestic market driven by speculations and the government is considering restricting exports by imposing minimum export price

Onion exports triple over FY16 after govt sales push

Apeda estimates onion exports at 2.39 million tonnes in April-December 2016

India's onion exports treble, set new record on MEIS extension

Sops under MEIS were extended to boost exports, as realisations abroad were better than at home