Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Onion Prices Increase After Bangladesh Allows Imports: Farmers
Onion prices went up a little bit after Bangladesh started letting in onions from India.
Before, onions were cheaper, about Rs 800 to Rs 1,200.
Now, they cost around Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,600.
Farmers aren't making much money because it costs more than that to grow the onions.
Bangladesh will keep allowing these imports until December.
Maharashtra grows a lot of onions, and farmers are hoping they can sell enough at home and export some to make a profit.
Onion prices increased to Rs 1,500 to 1,600 per quintal after Bangladesh allowed imports.
Prices previously slumped to Rs 800-1,200 per quintal.
The price rise is still low compared to the production cost of over Rs 2,200 per quintal.
Bangladesh allowed onion imports from India between August 14 and December 13.
Maharashtra's rabi season onion cultivation is around 1.45 crore tonnes.
- Who
- Farmers and the Bangladesh government.
- What
- Onion prices increased following Bangladesh's decision to allow imports from India.
- When
- The price increase followed Bangladesh's decision to allow imports from August 14 to December 13.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India, specifically in the Lasalgaon market.
- Why
- Bangladesh allowing imports from India impacted onion prices, leading to an increase.
Farmers' Perspective
Government Perspective
Impact of Import Ban Lift
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers are facing losses due to a glut in the onion crop and higher production costs.
Government Perspective
The Bangladesh government’s move to allow imports from August 14 to December 13 will provide relief to onion growers.
- Current Price Range
- Rs 1,500 to 1,600 per quintal
- Previous Price Range
- Rs 800 to 1,200 per quintal
- Production Cost
- Over Rs 2,200 per quintal
- Import Dates
- August 14 to December 13
- Maharashtra Rabi Season Onion Cultivation
- Around 1.45 crore tonnes
