Side by side
India and Pakistan, point by point.
| Aspect | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Kharif lifted October–November, rabi April–May, stored to October | Sindh November–April, Balochistan October–November |
| Production | 30.79 million tonnes (2024-25) | 2.75 million tonnes (2024-25) |
| Main markets | Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Nepal, Bangladesh, Qatar, Kuwait | Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the Middle East |
| Export controls | Banned December 2023 to May 2024; no duty or minimum price since 1 April 2025 | Minimum export price raised to US$1,200 a tonne in January 2024; export ban March–April 2024 |
Buying onions from Pakistan: what to know
- Pakistan, like India, has used minimum export prices and short bans to hold onions at home: confirm the current position before contracting.
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 Pakistani onions?
Pakistan competes with India for the same onion buyers in Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the Gulf, from a crop about a tenth of India's. Both governments have restricted onion exports when prices rose at home, so many buyers keep both origins open.
How does Indian onions compare with Pakistani on season?
India: Kharif lifted October–November, rabi April–May, stored to October. Pakistan: Sindh November–April, Balochistan October–November.
How does Indian onions compare with Pakistani on production?
India: 30.79 million tonnes (2024-25). Pakistan: 2.75 million tonnes (2024-25).
How does Indian onions compare with Pakistani on main markets?
India: Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Nepal, Bangladesh, Qatar, Kuwait. Pakistan: Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the Middle East.
How does Indian onions compare with Pakistani on export controls?
India: Banned December 2023 to May 2024; no duty or minimum price since 1 April 2025. Pakistan: Minimum export price raised to US$1,200 a tonne in January 2024; export ban March–April 2024.