Despite the fact that 120 units in Mahuva are among the top exporters of dehydrated onion products, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has been ongoing since February, has hampered exports.
White onions aren't extensively utilized in India, despite the fact that the country thrives on curries, but they're a hit in other countries. White onions farmed in and around the seaside town of Mahuva in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district are used to make dehydrated onion flakes, granules, and onion powder.
Experts say that roughly 18,000 tons of dehydrated onion-based goods are exported to Russia and Ukraine each year, accounting for 30% of overall exports. But exports to Russia and Ukraine have ceased, since buyers' payments are uncertain. This means that, despite a record crop this year, Mahuva's dehydrated onion product manufacturers are unable to capitalize on the opportunity due to a drop in demand from the two countries.
Source: krishijagran.com