India’s onion exports have recorded a significant decline in revenue, falling 20% year-on-year to US$235.6 million in 2025. The drop comes amid subdued global demand and competitive prices from other major onion-exporting countries.
Trade analysts attribute the fall to a combination of lower shipments and weaker international prices. Despite the decline in earnings, India remains one of the world’s leading onion exporters, supplying key markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Industry stakeholders have urged measures to stabilize exports, including better price support for farmers and improved logistics to maintain competitiveness in international markets.