Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Dec 13: The major markets here have begun to get onion supply from Hubballi and Pune since the last two days. As a result, there has been gradual decline in onion prices. The wholesalers expect onion prices to come down further.
Price of onions came down on Thursday to Rs 80 to 90 per kg. Although onion imported from Egypt also is available, it commands less demand as its price is Rs 130 per kg.
Onion from Turkey is expected to reach Kundapur market on Friday and it might be sold at Rs 110 per kg, sources said.
Freshly harvested onion is also being received but its shelf life is not long. If kept for some days, it begins to rot. As big size onions are not locally available, Turkey onions are being sold to hotels and others where demand for bigger onions is high. Turkey onions were sold at the rate of Rs 95 in Hubballi on Thursday.