Market
Onion powder in Honduras is primarily an import-supplied dehydrated vegetable ingredient within HS 071220 (dried onions). In 2024, Honduras imported US$347.99K (121,474 kg) of HS 071220, with China and India the largest suppliers and the United States also a significant origin. Market access and clearance are sensitive to SENASA import-permit workflows and document consistency for agricultural and food-related imports. Spanish labeling and marking requirements apply for consumer-facing food products placed on the Honduran market.
Market RoleNet importer
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with SENASA import-permit requirements or inconsistencies across required documents (e.g., product description, origin, quantities, signer/issuing authority) can trigger clearance delays, fines, retention, or refusal of entry for agricultural/food-related imports.Run a pre-shipment document reconciliation checklist aligned to SENASA import-permit submission; ensure certificates are completed and signed by the competent issuing authority and match invoice/BL/packing list.
Labeling MediumSpanish labeling/marking requirements (including SRN, lot, origin, ingredients/additives, and dates) can create detention or relabeling risk for consumer-facing packaged onion powder placed on the Honduran market.Validate Spanish label content against Honduras labeling requirements and applicable Central America Technical Regulations (RTCA) before shipment; coordinate SRN needs with the Honduran distributor/importer.
Logistics MediumImport dependence with meaningful volumes sourced from distant origins (notably China and India in 2024) exposes supply continuity and pricing to ocean freight volatility and lead-time disruption.Qualify at least one alternate supplier from a different origin region and maintain safety stock for longer-lead-time lanes.
FAQ
Which documents are commonly required to import onion powder (HS 071220) into Honduras?Imports of raw and processed agricultural products require a SENASA import permit, and the import-permit submission commonly includes a phyto- or zoo-sanitary certificate (as applicable), a certificate of origin, and a pro-form invoice copy. Trade.gov also notes that customs documentation commonly includes items such as the commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, certificate of origin, and the relevant sanitary/phytosanitary certificates.
Which countries supplied most of Honduras’s dried onion imports in 2024?For HS 071220 (dried onions, which includes powder), the largest suppliers to Honduras in 2024 were China (US$149.42K) and India (US$115.25K), followed by the United States (US$77.03K).
What Spanish labeling information is typically expected for packaged food products sold in Honduras?Trade.gov notes that products are required to provide Spanish label information including the product name, ingredients/additives, manufacturer/distributor details, country of origin, lot number, Honduran distributor contact details, sanitary registration number (SRN), and dates of manufacture and expiration.