After grappling with a surge in tomato prices, India’s government has decided to impose 40% export duty on onions until December. This is the first time that export duty has been imposed on onions, and sources claim this ruins any chance of export. They also claim that consumer interest has once again taken priority over farmers’ incomes.
With about 1.94 mln hectares under onion, India grew 31.68 mln tons of onions in 2021-22. Onion production in 2022-23 is estimated to be 31 mln tons. Maharashtra continues to be the dominant producer of onions, accounting for 40.7% of domestic production while 16.6% comes from Madhya Pradesh.
Source: thewire.in
