Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Sri Lanka Fresh Yellow Onion market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Sri Lanka are summarized.
- 158 export partner companies and 3 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-20.
Fresh Yellow Onion Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Sri Lanka
158 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Yellow Onion export intelligence in Sri Lanka, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 070310.
Scatter points are sampled from 83.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka
5 sampled Fresh Yellow Onion transactions in Sri Lanka include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Yellow Onion sampled transaction unit prices by date in Sri Lanka: 2025-12-29: 0.60 USD / kg, 2025-12-22: 0.60 USD / kg, 2025-12-22: 0.70 USD / kg, 2025-12-08: 1.00 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 2.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-29 | Oni**** ***** ** ******** *** **** ****** ***** | 0.60 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (Bangladesh) | |
| 2025-12-22 | Oni**** ***** ** ******** *** **** ****** ***** **** | 0.60 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (Bangladesh) | |
| 2025-12-22 | Oni**** ***** ** ******** *** **** ****** ***** | 0.70 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (Bangladesh) | |
| 2025-12-08 | Oni**** ***** ** ******** *** **** ****** ***** | 1.00 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (Bangladesh) | |
| 2025-12-01 | Oni**** ***** ** ******** *** **** ****** ***** | 2.00 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (Bangladesh) |
Top Fresh Yellow Onion Export Suppliers and Companies in Sri Lanka
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 158 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Animal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Others
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeOthers
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Sri Lanka Export Partner Coverage
158 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Sri Lanka export network depth for Fresh Yellow Onion.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Yellow Onion partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Sri Lanka.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka (HS Code 070310)
Analyze 2 years of Fresh Yellow Onion export volume and value in Sri Lanka to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60,968 | 110,999 USD |
| 2023 | 85,168 | 172,908 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Yellow Onion Exports from Sri Lanka (HS Code 070310) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Yellow Onion exports from Sri Lanka.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 7,041 | 31,064.376 USD |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 8,602 | 27,516.463 USD |
| 3 | Malaysia | 29,000 | 21,847.001 USD |
| 4 | Maldives | 10,804 | 14,432.311 USD |
| 5 | Qatar | 2,322 | 7,595.572 USD |
Fresh Yellow Onion Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Sri Lanka: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
3 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 5.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka
5 sampled Fresh Yellow Onion import transactions in Sri Lanka provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Yellow Onion sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Sri Lanka: 2026-02-27: 0.27 USD / kg, 2026-02-11: 0.11 USD / kg, 2026-02-08: 0.41 USD / kg, 2026-02-07: 0.20 USD / kg, 2026-02-03: 0.25 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | IND*** *** ***** ****** ** ** *** **** *** ******** **** ** *** **** | 0.27 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-11 | BIG ****** ****** ** ** ** *** **** ***** | 0.11 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-08 | IND*** *** ***** *** *** ******* ** **** ***** ***** *** ** **** *** | 0.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-07 | IND*** *** ***** *** *** ******* ** **** ***** ***** *** ** **** *** | 0.20 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-03 | IND*** ***** *** ****** | 0.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Yellow Onion Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Sri Lanka
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 3 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food PackagingOthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: RetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleOthersFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Sri Lanka Import Partner Coverage
3 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Yellow Onion importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Sri Lanka.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Yellow Onion in Sri Lanka (HS Code 070310)
Track 2 years of Fresh Yellow Onion import volume and value in Sri Lanka to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 247,249,234 | 143,363,931 USD |
| 2023 | 305,925,822 | 79,732,578 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Yellow Onion to Sri Lanka (HS Code 070310) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Yellow Onion to Sri Lanka.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 123,809,340 | 72,082,022.066 USD |
| 2 | Pakistan | 100,753,000 | 57,018,868.855 USD |
| 3 | China | 11,579,800 | 7,335,097.22 USD |
| 4 | Thailand | 2,418,060 | 2,073,728.464 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 3,611,800 | 1,759,834.27 USD |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh bulb onion (marketed as “big onion” in Sri Lanka Customs statistics, HS 07031020) is supplied by a mix of domestic cultivation and imports. Local production is concentrated in Matale and Anuradhapura, with additional cultivation reported in Mahaweli–H areas and Polonnaruwa. National research highlights a persistent demand–supply gap that contributes to a sizable import requirement and ongoing policy attention to import management. Importation of onions and other plant products is subject to Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS) import-permit and document/inspection procedures, creating a compliance-critical entry pathway.
Market RoleNet importer with meaningful domestic production
Domestic RoleWidely consumed staple vegetable; domestic production is significant but does not fully meet national requirement per cited value-chain research
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityCommercial bulb supply is reported as mainly cultivated during the Yala season, while Maha season cultivation is noted as being mostly directed at seed production in the cited value-chain research.
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Poona Red
- Pusa Red
- Rampur
- Agrifound Light Red
- Dambulla Selection (released from Pusa Red MI testing)
- Kalpitiya Selection
Physical Attributes
- Handling sensitivity: bruising can encourage rot and contribute to post-harvest losses (Sri Lanka big-onion value-chain research)
- Harvest maturity is highlighted as a key determinant of shelf life (Sri Lanka big-onion value-chain research)
Packaging
- NPQS import guidance emphasizes secure packaging to prevent spillage and that consignments should not contain soil as a contaminant or growth medium.
- NPQS import procedure guidance indicates packages should bear key identification details (crop/variety, supplier/consignee details, permit number, and related certificate references) for regulated plant imports.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Domestic channel (as described in Sri Lanka value-chain research): farmers → collectors → wholesalers → retailers/consumers
- Imported channel (as described in Sri Lanka value-chain research): overseas supplier → importer → NPQS document check and inspection at port/airport → wholesale distribution (e.g., DDEC / Colombo wholesale market) → retail
Temperature
- Quality and loss outcomes are strongly influenced by gentle handling and avoiding bruising; storage and handling losses are highlighted in Sri Lanka big-onion value-chain research.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is sensitive to harvest maturity and physical damage; post-harvest/storage losses are highlighted in Sri Lanka big-onion value-chain research.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighImport market access can be disrupted by policy-driven changes to the import regime (e.g., levies and other import-management measures documented in Sri Lanka big-onion value-chain research), and by strict NPQS permit-condition enforcement at entry.Confirm the latest applicable import permit conditions with NPQS before shipment; align contracts with clear price-adjustment clauses for duty/levy changes and maintain contingency lead-times for compliance checks.
Phytosanitary HighNPQS requires a plant import permit and original phytosanitary certificate and conducts document checks and inspection; document or condition non-compliance can lead to detention or rejection at the port/airport.Run a pre-shipment document audit against NPQS requirements (permit, phytosanitary certificate, origin, invoices/packing list, treatment certificates if required) and ensure any additional declarations required by the permit are endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.
Logistics MediumAs a bulky fresh commodity typically moved by sea, onions’ landed cost is exposed to freight and port/handling cost volatility, which can compress importer margins and increase wholesale price variability.Use forward freight planning where possible, diversify sailing options, and build buffers for clearance/inspection time at arrival to reduce demurrage and spoilage exposure.
Quality MediumSri Lanka value-chain research highlights that bruising and harvest maturity strongly affect shelf life and can drive post-harvest/storage losses, which can be amplified during longer distribution and clearance timelines.Specify handling and packing requirements focused on minimizing bruising; verify maturity/dryness specifications and implement inbound QC at arrival before downstream distribution.
Sustainability
- Post-harvest loss reduction: Sri Lanka value-chain research highlights storage/handling losses and the role of bruising and maturity management in shelf-life outcomes.
Labor & Social
- Labor availability/cost pressure in cultivation and handling: Sri Lanka value-chain research characterizes onion production stages as labor-intensive and reports labor-cost prominence in production economics.
FAQ
Which documents are commonly required to import fresh onions into Sri Lanka under NPQS procedures?NPQS guidance lists a customs declaration, the NPQS plant import permit, the original phytosanitary certificate, a certificate of origin, the airway bill/bill of lading, invoice, packing list, and (when required by permit conditions) a treatment certificate such as a fumigation certificate.
Where is domestic big-onion production concentrated in Sri Lanka?Sri Lanka’s big-onion value-chain research identifies Matale and Anuradhapura as the most concentrated producing districts, with cultivation also reported in Mahaweli–H areas and Polonnaruwa.
Sources
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