Indian onions, graded for buyers in Oman.

Indian onion is a staple import in Oman, a short crossing from India's west coast.

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).

Short sea crossing from India's west coast ports.

• Entry: Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat
• Entry: Sohar Port

Direct sailings from Nhava Sheva reach Sohar in about 5 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 Oman is regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

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.

• A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. Oman expects it to be issued within 14 days of inspection.
• The importer confirms current permit and residue-testing requirements with the ministry before shipment.
• 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