A Study on Export Scenario of Onions in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Onions (Allium Cepa) are one of the most important commercial crops grown in India. India is the third largest exporter of onions in the world after Netherlands and China. Only a handful of exporters from the state involve in exporting only onions. The number of onion exporters from the state is low, they face several hardships throughout the entire process. As onion is among perishable goods, the exporters have to be careful right from the procurement of goods. Finding export quality onions are itself a difficult task. Red Hills in Chennai and Tuticorin are the major hotspots for onion exports from the state. As Indian farmers and traders are facing the problems of plenty, this study is an attempt to bring out the major problems faced by onion traders.