The authorities of Transnistria introduced a duty on the export of local onions
Transnistria has imposed a duty of $0.7 per 1 kg on the export of onions to prevent an increase in prices on the domestic market. The Transnistrian government decided this on March 30th. The duty

Ukraine imports onions from Kyrgyzstan, India and China
Ukraine recently received its first large onion shipment from Kyrgyzstan, totaling nearly 150 tonnes. This was made possible by the early lifting of Kyrgyzstan's export ban in March 2023.

A large batch of new crop onions from Egypt entered the Georgian market, but sales are low
According to EastFruit, a large batch of Egyptian onions harvested in 2023 has arrived in the wholesale markets of Georgia. They are offered in bulk at 90 US cents per kg, but there are onions on

"Dutch onions export value could top EUR 500 million for the first time"
The 2022-2023 export season for Dutch onions is set to be historic, with export sales potentially exceeding €500 million for the first time, despite lower crop yields. Unprecedented high

"Bottom onion price seems to be in sight"
The Dutch onion sector is adjusting to recent market price pressure, with bale prices now at €0.80-€0.95. Eric Moerdijk of Monie, a grading and packing company, believes the bottom has

"Patience on the part of importers will help stabilize onion prices"
Amid a global "onion crisis," demand for Egyptian onions is soaring, while supply is insufficient, causing skyrocketing prices. The shortage is due to various factors, such as climatic

Harvesting of a new onion crop has begun in Uzbekistan
A few days ago, farmers in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, the southernmost region of the country, began harvesting early winter onions. The first small batches of several tonnes are

Harvesting of a new onion crop has begun in Uzbekistan: when will exports start? (photo)
A few days ago, farmers in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, the southernmost region of the country, began harvesting early winter onions. The first small batches of several tonnes are

Prices for onions started declining in Ukraine
A decrease in selling prices was recorded on the onion market in Ukraine this week, EastFruit project analysts report. The main reason for the downward price trend was the massive supply of

Good onion prices, but carrots and broccoli are over-supplied
The harvest of onions at Premium Fresh is almost done for the year, the harvest conditions have been very good except for a some rain in the last few days. “We would have harvested most of our

Prices for onions started declining in Ukraine
A decrease in selling prices was recorded on the onion market in Ukraine this week, EastFruit project analysts report. The main reason for the downward price trend was the massive supply of

High levels of sulphur discovered in onions and brassicas
The benefits of eating vegetables are well known, but as of today, some vegetables are also of great interest for research. Based on a study by Osaka University, high levels of sulphur compounds

"Volumes and quality of Egyptian golden onions will be lower than last season"

Eye-watering sum for a single onion at Sainsbury’s online checkout
Shoppers at Sainsbury’s were appalled as they were charged £15 for a single onion. In particular, customers faced the eye-watering price of the vegetable in the supermarket's online checkout.

“The tenderness of French asparagus is even more pronounced in the Cevennes”
The Camp-Galhan winery in the Cevennes also produces sweet onions and green asparagus on 4 hectares. Lionel Pourquier, manager of the farm, has been adapting and perfecting his production

"I'm not competing for the last onions; let others do that"
Dutch onion prices are skyrocketing. "You can make €0.70 for delivery in March or April. But the onion market can be hot; you must have onions available," says Mark van Sijll of Sijlltrade in

"Normally, the raw material prices for Spanish onions would have been paid for the first Chilean goods"
The supply of raw potatoes and onions continues to be difficult. "Due to the drought last year, we have mainly smaller potatoes available, which is why peeling takes considerably longer. Volumes

Where are the first batches of Uzbek onions sent after the lifting of export ban?
On March 18, 2023, the abolition of a temporary ban on the exports of onion from Uzbekistan was reported. Just a few hours after the corresponding announcement of the Ministry of Agriculture

Technology to process 11,000 crates and manage 150,000 tons of onions
Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that global onion producer Waterman Onions