Premium Spring Onion
Supplier to Japan
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified spring onion for the Japan market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major Japan ports.
About Spring Onion
Spring onion (Allium fistulosum), also called scallion, Welsh onion, or Chinese onion, is a perennial bulbless onion variety grown for its long, tender green shoots and mild white base. Unlike storage onions (which form large bulbs), spring onion is harvested immature — at 30–45 days — for the tender stalk. India grows spring onion widely across Maharashtra, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu with year-round availability through succession planting. The crop is highly perishable and requires rapid reefer logistics to preserve crispness.
South Asia is the primary market for spring onion, with Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Middle East driving most export volumes. India's export of spring onion is modest (~3–5K MT annually) compared to cabbage and other fresh vegetables, but the crop commands strong regional demand for culinary and medicinal use. Like spinach, spring onion is 90%+ water content and deteriorates rapidly without cold chain.
Compliance & Quality Standards for Japan
Japan maintains some of the world's most stringent food safety and residue standards, enforced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) under the Food Sanitation Act. All food imports are subject to inspection by Japan's quarantine stations and must comply with Japan's Positive List system for agricultural chemical residues, which sets MRLs far more stringent than Codex standards for many substances. IndianXporter coordinates pre-shipment residue testing at NABL-accredited or Japan-approved laboratories and provides detailed pesticide use records to support Japanese customs clearance. The Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS) label is required for organic products. Plant products require phytosanitary certification from India's NPPO and may be subject to pest risk assessment under Japan's Plant Protection Law. Japanese buyers typically request detailed COA per lot, microbiological test reports, and allergen declarations in Japanese, which IndianXporter can coordinate. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of spring onion exceeds the quality expectations of Japan importers and adheres to all local regulatory mandates.
Our Export Commitment
Processing Excellence
Advanced Sortex-cleaned, graded, and processed in ISO & FDA certified facilities.
Verified Inspection
Full pre-shipment inspections by SGS, Intertek, or QIMA available upon request.
100% Traceability
End-to-end farm-to-port traceability maintained for all international shipments.
Logistics & Shipping to Japan
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to Japan.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
18-25 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Spring Onion Export Specifications
What Drives Spring Onion Pricing
Before quoting Japan buyers, we track the same factors that move global spring onion FOB rates:
- Harvest season — year-round availability but supply peaks in post-monsoon months (Oct–Feb)
- Cold-chain availability and reefer freight — critical cost variable; warm-season freight more expensive
- Domestic demand and mandi prices — local festivals can divert supply and raise prices
- Bundle size and crispness — premium bunches with full turgidity command premiums
- Competition from local regional producers — price-sensitive market in South Asia
Spring Onion Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your Japan buyer's application and budget.
Premium Grade (Bunches)
- Processing
- Hand-selected, gently washed, trimmed to 30–35 cm, immediately reefer-cooled, graded bunches
- Colour
- Bright white base, vivid green tops
- Use Case
- Premium retail bunches, high-end supermarkets, foodservice
- Pricing
- +30–50% over standard grade
Standard Grade (Bunches)
- Processing
- Machine-graded bunches, washed, reefer-packed in cartons
- Colour
- White to pale green base, green tops
- Use Case
- Wholesale and traditional retail, cooking applications
- Pricing
- Base reference grade
Grade B / Bulk
- Processing
- Loose, mixed bunch sizes, minimal trimming, acceptable for processing
- Colour
- Mixed; yellowing permitted
- Use Case
- Restaurant/bulk kitchen prep, processing
- Pricing
- -40–50% below standard
India vs Thailand & China: Spring Onion Sourcing Comparison
Thailand and China are major spring onion producers and exporters, supplying East Asia and increasingly Southeast Asia. India competes on price and proximity to South Asian and Middle Eastern markets, not on year-round export positioning.
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