Pune Onion Exporter | Kharif Grades, Packing & Quotes

Product Specification

Pune onion export specifications

Standard export specification for Pune kharif red onion. Size grade, packing and bag weight are set to your requirement at the quote stage.

Attribute	Specification
Commodity	Fresh red onion, kharif and late-kharif crop, Pune district, Maharashtra
HS Code	0703 10 10
Origin	Junnar, Ambegaon, Khed and Shirur talukas; traded at Manchar APMC, Chakan (Khed) and Pune Market Yard
Season	Kharif harvest November to January, late-kharif (rangda) January to March; rabi Pune onion April to May on request
Varieties	Local Pune red types (N-53 / Baswant 780 group), Bhima Super, Bhima Red, Agrifound Dark Red — all kharif-season reds
Colour & shape	Red to dark red, flattish-round to globe; mildly pungent, TSS 10–12 percent
Size grades	25–35 mm · 35–45 mm · 45–55 mm · 55 mm+ (kharif lots run smaller than rabi; 45 mm+ is the usual Gulf grade)
Curing	Field-cured 5–7 days after harvest, necks dried, outer skin set before grading
Grading	Hand and screen graded; sprouted, cut, doubled and rotted bulbs removed; tolerance 2 percent by weight
Shelf life	Kharif: 3–4 weeks in ventilated storage — ship within days of packing. Late-kharif Bhima Red types: up to 3–4 months
Packing	Ventilated HDPE mesh bags 5, 10, 20 or 25 kg; jute bags up to 50 kg on request
Container load	About 28 t net per 40ft reefer (1,120 × 25 kg); 20ft on request
Temperature	Reefer set at 0–4 °C, vents open, for Gulf and Sri Lanka lanes
Loading port	JNPT, Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) — about 150 km from Manchar via the Pune–Mumbai expressway
Documents	Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading; APEDA RCMC on file
Terms	FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF destination; TT advance; quotes valid 72 hours
Price reference	Today's onion price page — updated each market day

Pune vs Nashik

Pune kharif vs Nashik rabi onions

Choose by crop condition, intended storage and transit time, not origin alone. Fresh kharif onions generally need faster handling than well-cured stored rabi onions.

Nov–Mar

Pune Onion — Fresh Kharif

Harvested and shipped within days. Thinner skin, higher moisture, milder bite, 3–4 week shelf life. Usually cheaper than stored rabi onion in the same week. Right for quick-turn wholesale and retail bagging in the Gulf and Sri Lanka.

Apr–Oct

Nashik Onion — Stored Rabi

Harvested March to May, cured hard and stored in chawls. Firmer, more pungent, 45–60 day shelf life. The onion that travels furthest and holds on the shelf longest. Full Nashik spec →

1 supplier

Twelve Months, One Contact

We can quote Pune or Nashik onions according to crop availability. Each offer confirms origin, grade, packing and handling requirements.

Why Pune

Pune sourcing areas and Nhava Sheva loading

Pune district supplies kharif, late-kharif and rabi onions. The available quantity and quality depend on the harvest and weather.

4 talukas

Junnar · Ambegaon · Khed · Shirur

The red onion belt north of Pune city, with Manchar APMC and the Chakan yard as the trading points. Neighbouring Shrigonda and Parner (Ahilyanagar) feed the same markets.

150 km

Manchar To Nhava Sheva

Roughly a four-hour truck run down the Pune–Mumbai expressway. Short inland leg, less handling, and a reefer that is stuffed within a day of grading.

Nov onward

Counter-Season To Nashik Storage

Kharif Pune onion arrives as stored Nashik rabi runs down and its price peaks. In 2026 the Pune crop is running about two months late after an uneven monsoon, so the season starts late and runs into the new year.

Packing Options

Pune onion bag sizes and shipment handling

Ventilated mesh in the weight your buyer receives in. Kharif onion has less skin than rabi, so we grade tighter and load faster.

5 / 10 kgRetail Mesh

20 / 25 kgWholesale Mesh

50 kgJute (on request)

~28 MTPer 40ft Reefer

Arrange packing against the confirmed sailing

Fresh kharif onions need careful drying, ventilation and prompt dispatch. We agree the packing date, loading schedule and container settings for the crop and route. Remaining shelf life depends on the lot and destination handling; it is not guaranteed by the sailing time alone.

Marking & documentation

Bags marked with grade, net weight, crop (kharif / late kharif), packing date and origin. Phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin issued against the packed lot, so customs and your quality team read the same batch.

Frequently Asked

Pune onion FAQs: season, storage and export price

Straight answers on season, quality, grades and price.

What is Pune onion?

Pune onion is the red onion grown in Pune district, Maharashtra — mainly Junnar, Ambegaon, Khed and Shirur talukas — and traded at Manchar APMC, Chakan and the Pune Market Yard. Most of it is kharif and late-kharif crop harvested November to March, sold fresh rather than stored.

Pune onion vs Nashik onion — which is better for export?

Neither is better; they serve different months. Nashik rabi onion (harvested March–May, stored) is firmer, more pungent and keeps 45–60 days, so it is the export onion from April to October. Pune kharif onion is fresh, milder, thinner-skinned and keeps 3–4 weeks, and it is what is actually available and cheaper from November to March when Nashik stock is low. AL NOOR EXIM supplies both — see the Nashik red onion page.

When is Pune onion available?

Kharif harvest normally begins in October–November and late-kharif (rangda) runs January to March. In 2026 the Pune crop is about two months late because of an uneven monsoon, so meaningful export volumes are expected from December, running into the new year. Rabi Pune onion is available April to May on request.

What is the Pune onion price today?

Pune Market Yard wholesale was ₹1,000–5,000 per quintal with a modal ₹3,000 (₹30 per kg) on 8 September 2026 for mixed local lots; export-grade material trades near the top of the range. In season we publish our export-grade Pune buying rate alongside Nashik on the onion price today page, with CIF per tonne and per 40ft container by destination.

What size grades are available in Pune onion?

25–35 mm, 35–45 mm, 45–55 mm and 55 mm+. Kharif lots run smaller on average than stored rabi, so 45 mm+ is the practical Gulf grade and 55 mm+ is limited early in the season. Tell us the band and the tolerance you can accept.

How long does Pune onion keep after arrival?

Plan on 3–4 weeks from packing for kharif onion and up to 3–4 months for late-kharif Bhima Red types. On a 4–7 day Gulf transit that leaves two to three weeks at destination in ventilated storage. Do not hold kharif onion for weeks in a closed warehouse.

How much is a 40ft container of Pune onion?

A 40ft reefer takes about 28 tonnes in 25 kg mesh bags. The cost is the Pune buying rate plus grading, packing, the ~150 km run to Nhava Sheva and port charges for FOB, plus reefer freight and insurance for CIF. The daily price page shows the arithmetic per tonne and per container; WhatsApp +91 98981 16829 for a firm 40ft quote, valid 72 hours.

Which port do you load Pune onion from?

JNPT, Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) only — about 150 km from Manchar by the Pune–Mumbai expressway, roughly four hours by truck. Gulf cargo is routed to Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Sohar and Salalah, outside the Strait of Hormuz; Colombo is 3–4 days.