Bangladesh: Price of imported onions rose by more than 70% in one month

게시됨 2023년 8월 25일

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The price of imported onions in Bangladesh has increased by 70.59% in one month due to India imposing a 40% export duty on onions. As a result, the cost of imported onions has surged by 70%, leading to an increase in the price of domestic onions as well. The government is allowing the import of onions from various countries to control the price hike. Additionally, the price of imported garlic has increased by 9.52% in one month, while the price of local garlic has increased by 15%.

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The price of imported onions has increased by 70.59% in a month and is currently being sold at Tk70-75 per kilogramme, according to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). A month ago, the price of imported onion was Tk40-45 per kg. Onion prices have been increasing for several weeks. On 19 August India imposed a 40% export duty on onions to increase the supply of onions in the domestic market and control price hikes. Since then, the cost of imported onions in Bangladesh has surged, soaring to a staggering 70%, says TCB data up until 24 August. Due to the increase in the price of imported onion, the price of domestic onion has also increased. Abdul Majed, a wholesale onion trader of Shyambazar in the capital, told The Business Standard (TBS) on Friday (25 August), "Onions are being sold at Tk57-58 per kg depending on the quality; local onion is Tk70-72/ kg. Local garlic is being sold for Tk200-210 per kg. Imported Chinese garlic is being sold at Tk95-210 per kg." Meanwhile, ...

출처: TBS