Dehydrated Onion Exporter from India
Dried onion — kibbled, flakes, granules and powder — from Indian processing plants, spread across roughly 120 markets with none of fresh onion's price volatility.
Quick answer: Green Plus EXIM exports Indian dehydrated onion (kibbled, flakes, granules and powder), processed from cured onion stock and supplied to food manufacturers worldwide. This is one of the best-diversified product lines we track — around 120 destination markets, led by the USA, Brazil and Germany. Critically, dehydrated onion is NOT subject to the Minimum Export Price regime that governs fresh onion (HS 0703.10) — export policy here is simply Free, which makes pricing materially more predictable for buyers who've been burned by fresh-onion policy swings.
Indian dehydrated onion for export
We process cured onion into kibbled pieces, flakes, granules and powder for food manufacturers worldwide. This is genuinely one of our best-diversified product lines — around 120 destination markets in our 2024 data, with the USA, Brazil and Germany leading a list that also includes Indonesia, Belgium, the UK, Russia, the Netherlands, Spain and Canada.
Processing plants sit in Maharashtra and Gujarat, close to the Nashik/Ahmednagar fresh-onion belt that supplies raw material. Peak processing runs March through September on the rabi-season harvest, though finished product stores well enough to ship year-round.
Why dehydrated onion is a pricing-stable alternative to fresh
This deserves its own section because it's the single most useful thing to understand about this product relative to fresh onion. Fresh onion (HS 0703.10) is one of India's most actively policy-managed exports — a Minimum Export Price, at times an export duty, and even a full export ban in 2023–24 have all applied. Dehydrated onion, classified separately under HS 0712.20, carries none of that. Export policy here is simply Free, with no MEP mechanism attached.
For buyers who need predictable, quotable pricing months in advance — rather than terms that must be reconfirmed against whatever Indian policy happens to say that week — dehydrated onion is a genuinely different proposition from fresh, not just a processed version of the same risk. See our detailed dehydrated vs fresh onion comparison for the full breakdown.
How should I specify dehydrated onion?
- Form. Kibbled, flakes, granules or powder — each suits different applications (seasoning blends vs. instant foods vs. snack coatings).
- Mesh/particle size. Specify your target range; finer grades cost more to produce and are priced accordingly.
- Moisture. ≤5–6% is standard export tolerance — lower moisture means longer shelf life and less clumping risk.
Dehydrated onion export pricing
Send your form, mesh size, quantity and destination port and we'll quote current FOB/CIF terms within 24 business hours — with a longer validity window than we can offer on fresh onion, precisely because the policy backdrop is stable.
Key facts
- Supplied as kibbled, flakes, granules or powder
- HS code: 0712.20 (dried onions — separate from fresh onion's 0703.10)
- Export policy: Free — no MEP or duty volatility, unlike fresh onion
- ~120 destination markets — one of our most diversified product lines
- Leading markets: USA, Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Belgium
- 18–24 month shelf life in sealed, dry storage
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Dehydrated Onion specifications
| Parameter | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Form | Kibbled (chopped), flakes, granules or powder — specify mesh/size on enquiry |
| Colour | Creamy white to light golden |
| Moisture | ≤ 5–6% |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5% |
| Bulb count (kibbled/flakes) | Graded by size, per contract |
Typical specs — final specifications as per contract. Tell us your required grade when you request a quote and we'll confirm availability.
Packaging & container loading
| Detail | Options |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 20 kg and 25 kg multi-wall paper/PP-lined bags; vacuum-sealed options for extended shelf life; jumbo bags for bulk industrial buyers |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 × 20ft container; trial orders discussed |
| Loading capacity (20ft) | Approx. 12–14 MT of powder or granules in a 20ft; roughly half that for kibbled or flakes, which fill the box by volume |
| Loading capacity (40ft) | Approx. 24–25 MT of powder or granules in a 40ft; about 14–16 MT for kibbled or flakes |
| Shelf life & storage | 18–24 months in cool, dry, sealed storage |
Loading figures are typical estimates — use the dehydrated onion container load estimator for a planning figure, and confirm exact figures with us before booking.
Availability calendar
Typical availability for dehydrated onion from India, by month:
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Availability shifts year to year with weather and growing conditions — ask for current availability before planning a shipment window.
Where India exports dehydrated onion
India's top destination markets for dehydrated onion (HS 0712.20 (dried onions, whole/cut/sliced/broken/powder)), 2024 (calendar year). India exported $221,394,900 of dehydrated onion worldwide that year:
| Destination country | Export value (USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25,732,840 | 11,461,000 Kg |
| Brazil | $25,207,730 | 13,630,900 Kg |
| Germany | $24,694,420 | 12,081,200 Kg |
| Indonesia | $14,833,150 | 10,954,400 Kg |
| Belgium | $12,825,570 | 5,905,360 Kg |
| United Kingdom | $12,196,600 | 6,241,320 Kg |
| Russia | $10,285,680 | 5,502,320 Kg |
| Netherlands | $8,134,840 | 3,855,790 Kg |
| Spain | $6,241,420 | 3,060,050 Kg |
| Canada | $5,939,690 | 2,725,670 Kg |
Source: WITS (World Bank) / UN Comtrade — India exports by partner, calendar year 2024 — view source. Data year: 2024 (calendar year). Retrieved: 2026-09-17.
India's total dehydrated onion exports by year
| Year | India's total export value (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $158,891,470 |
| 2022 | $167,774,340 |
| 2023 | $167,353,220 |
| 2024 | $221,394,900 |
Source: WITS (World Bank) / UN Comtrade — India exports of HS 071220 (dried onions) to World, 2021-2024 — view source. Retrieved: 2026-09-30.
Notes on this data
HIGH CONFIDENCE — primary-tier (WITS/UN Comtrade). India world total 2024: USD 221.39M across ~113,241 MT, spread over roughly 120 destination markets — one of the best-diversified lines in the whole dataset. Critically, dehydrated onion is NOT subject to the fresh-onion Minimum Export Price regime that complicates HS 0703.10 pricing, and it is ~33x larger by value than fresh garlic exports. Markets are developed-economy food processors (USA, Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain). Good candidate for Spanish/Portuguese-language content given Brazil at #2 and Spain in the top 10. NOTE: this code is dried ONION only; dried garlic falls under 0712.90, which was not separately pulled.
Indian sourcing regions
Processing plants cluster in Maharashtra and Gujarat, close to the fresh-onion growing belts (Nashik, Ahmednagar) that supply raw material. Peak processing runs March through September, drawing on the rabi-season fresh onion harvest, though finished dehydrated product stores well and can ship year-round.
Export documentation
Export documentation prepared to match destination-country and buyer requirements — phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, lab test reports and more, as applicable.
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Certificate of analysis — moisture, foreign matter, microbial testing on request
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
Share your compliance checklist and we will confirm the documentation for your shipment. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency) can be arranged on request.
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Dehydrated Onion export FAQs
No — this is the key difference, and it's why many buyers switch to dehydrated for pricing stability. Fresh onion (HS 0703.10) carries an active, frequently-changing Minimum Export Price and, at times, an export duty or outright ban. Dehydrated onion (HS 0712.20) is simply Free to export, with no equivalent policy mechanism. See our full comparison at the blog link below.
Kibbled (coarse chopped pieces), flakes, granules and powder, in a range of mesh sizes. Tell us your application — seasoning blends, instant foods, and snack coatings each tend to prefer different forms.
This is one of our most geographically diversified products — roughly 120 destination markets in our 2024 data. The USA, Brazil and Germany lead, with Indonesia, Belgium, the UK, Russia, the Netherlands, Spain and Canada all in the top 10.
Dehydrated onion is roughly 33 times larger by export value than fresh garlic in our 2024 data (USD 221M vs USD 6.6M) — a useful data point if you're evaluating where India genuinely competes at scale in the allium category.
Roughly 12–14 MT in a 20ft container and 14–16 MT in a 40ft — dehydrated product is bulky rather than weight-limited, the opposite loading profile from fresh onion.
18–24 months in cool, dry, sealed storage — far longer than fresh onion, which is part of the appeal for buyers managing inventory across long shipping lanes.
One 20ft container. Ask about trial quantities for a first order.
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