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Onion Guide
Maharashtra Onion Production & Export Guide
Simple Classification
| Type | Color | Taste | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Dark Red | Strong, pungent | Cooking |
| Pink / Light Red | Pinkish | Mild-sweet | Salad |
| White | White | Mild | Processing |
| Bhima Varieties | Mostly Red | Balanced | Farming / Export |
Why Nashik Onions Are Special
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Grown in black soil rich in sulfur → stronger flavor
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Long shelf life and uniform size
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Huge production hub (Lasalgaon is Asia’s biggest onion market)
Production Stats
| District | Estimated Annual Production | Share in Maharashtra | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashik | ~34–39 lakh metric tonnes | Highest (~35–40%) | India’s largest onion hub |
| Ahmednagar | ~36–37 lakh metric tonnes | Very high | Strong Rabi onion belt |
| Pune | ~15–20 lakh metric tonnes | High | Junnar & Shirur belts |
| Solapur | ~10–15 lakh metric tonnes | Medium-high | Storage onions |
| Satara | ~5–8 lakh metric tonnes | Medium | Western Maharashtra belt |
| Jalgaon | ~4–6 lakh metric tonnes | Growing | Expanding acreage |
| Dhule | ~3–5 lakh metric tonnes | Moderate | Dry climate advantage |
| Nandurbar | ~2–4 lakh metric tonnes | Emerging | Khandesh region |
| Aurangabad | ~2–4 lakh metric tonnes | Emerging | Irrigated pockets |
Sizing Pattern
| Grade | Size (Approx.) | Market Name | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Below 35–40 mm | Small / Golti | Pickles, local use |
| Medium | 40–55 mm | Medium | Retail markets |
| Large | 55–70 mm | Big | Export & wholesale |
| Extra Large | Above 70 mm | Super / Jumbo | Premium export |
Export Grading Standards
| Export Type | Size |
|---|---|
| Medium Export | 45–60 mm |
| Large Export | 60–70 mm |
| Jumbo Export | 70+ mm |