Fresh Produce · Gulf

Fresh Onion from India to United Arab Emirates

Gulf wholesale and re-export buyers order Indian red onion on size count and skin condition, usually in 5, 10 or 25 kg mesh bags with neutral marking so the lot can be re-sold onward.

01Product record
Origin
Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh, India
HS code
0703.10
Minimum quantity
1 x 20ft FCL
Lead time
7–12 days
Packing
5 / 10 / 25 kg mesh bags, ventilated container loading
Grade
Red and pink varieties, 40–70 mm and 55–80 mm counts
02Route to United Arab Emirates
Gateway ports
Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, Sharjah
Buyer types
Re-export traders, Wholesale distributors, Retail and HORECA suppliers, Food processors
Season
Rabi March – June, Kharif October – January

Loading and transit

Ventilated container loading from Mundra, Nhava Sheva or Kandla. Short-sea transit keeps the remaining shelf life practical for onward distribution, and counts are recorded at the packhouse before stuffing.

Short-sea container services from Mundra, Nhava Sheva and Kandla, typically the fastest ocean routing from western India. Air freight through Dubai is practical for samples and small high-value consignments.

Specification quoted against

  • Diameter40–70 mm / 55–80 mm
  • Moisture contentNaturally cured, dry outer skin
  • Damage / sproutingMax 2%
  • LoadabilityApprox. 25–28 MT per 40ft
  • ContainerVentilated or reefer on request

Trade considerations for United Arab Emirates

  • Food consignments require labelling in line with the destination authority's rules, agreed before production.
  • Halal requirements, where they apply to the product, are confirmed at enquiry stage.
  • Re-export buyers often ask for neutral packing and documentation — state this in the enquiry.

General guidance for buyers planning a shipment. Requirements change and are confirmed against the applicable rules for your product and destination before any order is placed. This page does not state that Abhaam Corp holds approvals or existing customers in United Arab Emirates.

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