Onion

Onion export

The share of Iran’s onion exports in the world market is more than 3.6 billion dollars. The biggest exporting countries are the Netherlands, China and Mexico respectively. The growth of Iranian onion exports compared to 2016 has increased by 2 percent. The manufacturers of this product have been able to export their products to international markets by applying the principles of marketing and packaging. If you are looking to export this product, follow this article to the end.

Onion is one of the oldest edible vegetables in the world and in Iran. This species made its way from Egypt to America and Europe and then to the whole world. Nowadays, onions are used as a supplement in cooking in all countries of the world.

Onion is generally produced in many countries, the largest producer of this product is China with 22 million, India with 19 million and America with 4 million tons.

Export of onions

In the field of Iranian onion exports, there are various types of this product in Iran and the world, but in general, Iran’s exported onions are divided into three categories: red onion, yellow onion, and white onion. Each onion has its own characteristics, taste, sharpness and sharpness, that’s why its use in cooking is different.

Onion is important in terms of nutritional value due to the presence of sugars, vitamins, especially vitamin C, minerals, especially calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Raw onion increases the activity of the stomach and thus intensifies the secretion of hydrochloric acid. Therefore, those who have stomach discomfort may feel burning and pain in their stomach.

A type of onion exported by Iran

In the market, there are many different classifications based on the benefits of onions, which can have different shapes and content characteristics. The highest demand in the world market is related to the market of white and red onions.

Onion export is one of the five major export items in the agricultural goods group. This product has always been of interest to the policy makers of the agricultural products markets, and for this reason, it has been included in the guaranteed purchase. These products are among the most cultivated items and are important in the export of agricultural products and the entire agricultural sector. In the following, the policy and promotion proposals are given separately.

Yellow onion export

Yellow onion for export is the most famous member of the onion family, which has a golden brown skin and its inner layers are white or yellowish white. This type has a sharp smell and is considered the best option for cooking.

Export of white onion

Exported white onion has a completely white skin and a mild and cool taste. The difference between white and yellow types is that white onions are sweeter and have a shorter shelf life than yellow onions. In general, the white and red types have a shorter lifespan than yellow onions because they have more sugar. If you have a hot temper, it is better to eat round and white onions, which have less heat and are more compatible with your temper.

Red onion export

Exported red onion, which is considered the most popular export onion in Iran, has a beautiful color with a velvety red-purple coating and a white core. Because of its mild and sweet taste, it is the best option to consume raw. Red onion has more flavonoids and fiber than white and yellow onions. Because of its beautiful color, you can use it to decorate the food plate. Exported red onion has more heat compared to white onion. In fact, in traditional medicine, it is believed that the hotter and more elongated the shape of the onion, the more hot and dry it is.

The types of Iranian export onions are known as one of the most popular and traded agricultural products in the world.

Preservation of export onions

The most suitable place to store onions is a cold room, which can protect them from all kinds of changes during onion storage and also protect them from all kinds of pests, including fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc. In addition, since placing the onion in a warm place causes the onion to turn green, stem and lose weight, placing it in the refrigerator will protect it from these damages.

Diversification in the target countries has been done according to the surveys, most onion and shallot exports are made to neighboring and peripheral countries such as onion exports to Russia. The target countries of this product are Iraq with a share of 98.83%, Turkmenistan with a share of 6163%, the United Arab Emirates with a share of 92.2%, Kuwait with a share of 73.2%, Afghanistan with a share of 17.2%, Azerbaijan and Armenia in total with The share is 0.97%.

As can be seen, the largest volume of onion sales is exported to Iraq. This issue means the high risk of exporting this product. In this way, if Iraq imposes an import restriction on these products, this will affect a significant part of the export of this product.

Export onion

Iran is one of the onion exporting countries in the region. The best exported onions with excellent quality and taste to be sent to different countries of the world are currently considered as one of the sources of income in Iran.

Iran’s export onions are mainly planted in the cities of Isfahan, Tabriz, Khuzestan, Kermanshah, Zanjan, Kerman and Hormozgan.

All kinds of red, white and yellow export onions from these cities are sent in bulk with special packaging to the country’s exit borders to enter the world markets.

The best target markets for buying and selling exported onions in Iran include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The countries that consume Iran’s onion exports are located in the neighboring countries, because the target market is close

to Iran, it reduces transportation costs to a significant extent.

Onion export to Russia

Following the announcement of sanctions by the Russian Federation against agricultural goods, fisheries, livestock and poultry and foodstuffs of European countries, America, Canada, Australia and Norway in the past years, as well as the recent sanctions of Russia against the above goods from Turkey, Iranian exporters They are in a privileged position that they should make maximum use of the created opportunity. One of the important items of Iran’s export to Russia can be considered export onion.

The Trade Development Organization, in cooperation with the private sector, provincial trade organizations and chambers of commerce, has prepared an extensive program for optimal use of the opportunity. For example, holding a special exhibition of J.A. Iran in Moscow, participating in the Moscow food exhibition, holding exhibitions or participating in the exhibitions of the southern cities of Russia such as Rostov, Astrakhan, etc., as well as sending specialized delegations of agriculture and food and other products of the country to different regions of Russia.

The prepared report presents the import potential of Russia in the field of agricultural products and vegetables, especially the export of onions to Russia, in which 10 major exporting countries to Russia are introduced in each case. It is hoped that according to the production and export capabilities of the country and by using the information provided, we will use the available opportunity in a favorable way.