Russia-Ukraine war hinders export of white onions from Mahuva, India

Published 2022년 6월 3일

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The article highlights the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the export of dried onions from Mahuva, a town in India famous for its white onion production. Approximately 120 companies in the area, which are the largest exporters, have seen a decrease in exports to Russia and Ukraine, which account for about 30% of their total exports. Despite a bountiful harvest this year, the uncertainty in payments from these countries is expected to hinder producers from reaching their full export potential.

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Although 120 companies in Mahuva are among the largest exporters of dried onion products, the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has been going on since February, has hampered exports. White onions are not widely used in India despite the fact that the country is fond of curries, but they are in demand in other countries. White onions grown in and around the coastal town of Mahuva in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat are used to make dried onion flakes, onion granules and onion powder. According to experts, about 18,000 tons of dried onions are exported to Russia and Ukraine every year, which corresponds to 30% of total exports. But exports to Russia and Ukraine have been halted because the ...

Source: Uiennieuws