Indian onions, graded for buyers in Malaysia.

Malaysia imports most of its onion, and Indian red onion is a long-standing part of that supply.

Red onions supplied by minimum bulb size. Three sizes cover what organised retail and distribution buyers most often request. Ships under HS 0703.10 (fresh or chilled onions and shallots).

Sea freight across the Bay of Bengal into the Strait of Malacca ports.

• Entry: Port Klang
• Entry: Penang Port

Sailings from Nhava Sheva reach Port Klang in about 7 days.

We quote on Ex Works (EXW) and Free On Board (FOB): our responsibility ends at the Indian port or border point, and the onward leg is the buyer's. Import clearance in Malaysia is regulated by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS).

India controls onion exports with the domestic crop: they were banned from December 2023 to May 2024, then allowed with a minimum export price and a duty. Since 1 April 2025 there has been no export duty and no minimum export price. The policy can change at short notice, so we confirm the current DGFT position on the day we quote.

• The importer needs a MAQIS import permit (ePermit); importing farm produce without one is an offence in Malaysia.
• A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment.
• For citrus from India the certificate must also declare freedom from fruit flies and citrus greening.
• We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.

• Packaging: Leno mesh katta bags
• Pack sizes: 25 kg to 50 kg
• Shelf life: 2–4 months, kept cool and dry
• Harvest: Rabi crop, March to May