Archive · 20 Jul 2026
TNAU forecasts small onion prices
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has predicted that small onions, also known as shallots, will cost between ₹30 and ₹35 per kilogram during the next harvest season.
This prediction is based on 15 years of price data and a recent market survey.
India is the biggest producer of small onions, with most of the farming happening in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
In Tamil Nadu, small onions make up about 80% of the state's total onion production.
The university has advised farmers to consider these prices when deciding when to plant their crops for the next season.
Small onions are also exported to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Nepal, with exports making up about 5-10% of the total production.
TNAU forecasts small onion prices to be ₹30-35/kg during the upcoming harvest season.
The forecast is based on 15 years of price data and a recent market survey.
India is the world's leading producer of small onions, with major cultivation in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu accounts for 80% of India's small onion production, with major producing districts including Dindigul, Tiruppur, and Madurai.
Exports of small onions to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Nepal account for 5-10% of total production.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University’s (TNAU) Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell (DEMIC)
- What
- Forecasted farm-gate prices for small onions during the upcoming harvest season
- When
- Published on July 20, 2026
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh (India)
- Why
- To advise farmers on sowing decisions based on projected harvest prices
- Forecasted Price Range
- ₹30-35 per kg
- Production Area
- 0.44 lakh hectares
- Total Production
- 5.28 lakh tonnes
- Average Productivity
- 12 tonnes per hectare
- Export Markets
- Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal
- Export Share
- 5-10% of total production