Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Hikes Onion Import Permits
The Bangladesh government has decided to increase the number of onion import permits from India.
They are now giving out 200 permits each day, which is four times more than before.
This is good news for onion farmers in India, especially in the Nashik region.
More onions can now be sent to Bangladesh, which might make the prices go up in India.
Bangladesh is a big buyer of Indian onions, and this change could help Indian farmers earn more money.
The Bangladesh government wants to keep the prices of onions stable in their country.
Farmers and exporters in India are hopeful that this will bring better prices and more business for them.
Bangladesh increased onion import permits from India fourfold, from 50 to 200 per day.
This move aims to stabilize Bangladesh's local onion market and boost Indian onion exports.
Bangladesh accounts for over 40% of India's total onion exports, with 4.80 lakh metric tonnes exported in 2024-25.
The increase in permits is expected to improve onion prices in India and benefit farmers.
The onion import process will continue until further orders, generating optimism for sustained export growth.
- Who
- Bangladesh government, Indian onion farmers and exporters
- What
- Increase in onion import permits by Bangladesh
- When
- From December 13 onwards
- Where
- Bangladesh and India (Nashik region)
- Why
- To stabilize Bangladesh's local onion market and boost Indian onion exports
- Import Permits Increased
- From 50 to 200 per day
- Onion Export to Bangladesh
- 4.80 lakh metric tonnes (2024-25)
- Foreign Exchange Earned
- ₹1,724 crore (2024-25)
- Onion Export Value
- ₹1,724 crore (2024-25)
- Onion Export Quantity
- 4.80 lakh metric tonnes (2024-25)
- Onion Import Process
- Continues until further orders
- Onion Export Value (2023-24)
- ₹1,555 crore
- Onion Export Quantity (2023-24)
- 7.24 lakh metric tonnes