Who buys fresh onion in Chittagong (Chattogram)
Buyer sectors in Chittagong (Chattogram) relevant to fresh onion: C&F agents & importers (Khatunganj - largest commodity wholesale market in BD: spices.
- Trade hub: Khatunganj & Chaktai (commodity wholesale: spices, pulses, rice, edible oil), Reazuddin Bazar, Chattogram Port, Chittagong EPZ & Karnaphuli EPZ, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (Mirsarai SEZ), Kalurghat industrial area, Sitakunda ship-breaking yards
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Fresh Onion for Chittagong (Chattogram) buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Bulb size | 25-40 mm, 40-55 mm, 55 mm+ (typical) |
| Skin | Dry, well-cured, 2-3 outer skins (typical) |
| Defects | No sprouting, rot or black mould; doubles/splits ≤ 2-3% (typical) |
| Transit | Ventilated container or reefer at 0-2 °C for long routes (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Chittagong (Chattogram)?
Khatunganj & Chaktai (commodity wholesale: spices, pulses, rice, edible oil), Reazuddin Bazar, Chattogram Port, Chittagong EPZ & Karnaphuli EPZ, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (Mirsarai SEZ), Kalurghat industrial area, Sitakunda ship-breaking yards.
Can you deliver fresh onion door-to-door in Chittagong (Chattogram)?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Bangladesh handles customs clearance.
Can onions be exported from India now?
The 20% export duty was withdrawn from 1 April 2025 and no later restriction was found in our check, but onion policy changes often - we confirm the DGFT/CBIC position before each contract.
Which size grades are available?
Typically 25-40 mm, 40-55 mm and 55 mm+ bulb diameter.
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Fresh Onion for Chittagong (Chattogram): request a quote
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