No ban on onion exports; $523 million exported during Apr-Dec 2022: Commerce ministry

New Delhi: There is no ban on exports of onion and India has shipped the commodity worth $523.8 million during April-December 2022, the commerce ministry said Sunday.

It said that only the export of onion seed is restricted.

Also Read

UK to make digital id mandatory for work, public services

4 hours ago

India, US to continue engagement for early conclusion of trade pact: Commerce Ministry

5 hours ago

“Government has not restricted or prohibited the export of onions,” the ministry said in a statement.

In December 2022, onion exports rose by about 50 per cent to $52.1 million.

During April-December this fiscal, the exports rose by 16.3 per cent to $523.8 million.

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal in a tweet on Saturday stated that there is no ban on onion exports from India to any country and misleading statements suggesting the contrary is unfortunate.

The statement came after a tweet by NCP leader Supriya Sule February 25 on onion exports.

PTI