Side by side
India and Egypt, point by point.
| Aspect | India | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Main type | Red onion: pungent, firm and tight-skinned | Golden (yellow) onion in volume, and red |
| Season | Two crops: kharif lifted October–November, rabi April–May; stored rabi onion supplies June to October | Yellow from mid-February, red from late April; EU export season to mid-July |
| Volume | 30.79 million tonnes grown (2024-25); about 1.55 million tonnes exported (2025-26) | About 200,000 tonnes exported a year (2020–24 average) |
| Main markets | Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Nepal, Bangladesh, Qatar, Kuwait | Saudi Arabia first, other Arab markets, the Netherlands and the UK |
Indian onions from us
Red onions supplied by minimum bulb size. Three sizes cover what organised retail and distribution buyers most often request. From Kota, Rajasthan.
| Size |
|---|
| 36 mm+ |
| 45 mm+ |
| 50 mm+ |
Questions
Quick answers.
What is the difference between Indian and Egyptian onions?
Egypt sells golden and red onions, mostly to Saudi Arabia and other Arab markets, from February to July. India grows two crops a year, exports far more, and its pungent red onion is the staple of South Asian and Gulf kitchens.
How does Indian onions compare with Egyptian on main type?
India: Red onion: pungent, firm and tight-skinned. Egypt: Golden (yellow) onion in volume, and red.
How does Indian onions compare with Egyptian on season?
India: Two crops: kharif lifted October–November, rabi April–May; stored rabi onion supplies June to October. Egypt: Yellow from mid-February, red from late April; EU export season to mid-July.
How does Indian onions compare with Egyptian on volume?
India: 30.79 million tonnes grown (2024-25); about 1.55 million tonnes exported (2025-26). Egypt: About 200,000 tonnes exported a year (2020–24 average).
How does Indian onions compare with Egyptian on main markets?
India: Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Nepal, Bangladesh, Qatar, Kuwait. Egypt: Saudi Arabia first, other Arab markets, the Netherlands and the UK.