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Find 513 Onion Buying Leads, RFQs from 487 Buyers & Importers in United Arab Emirates
See which Onion importers and buyers in the United Arab Emirates are sourcing on Freshdi, and quote them directly.
Exporters can reach 487 buyers in the United Arab Emirates looking for Onion on Freshdi, as of November 2026. Buyers in the United Arab Emirates most often name India (29%) and Pakistan (7%) as the origin of their Onion.
Key Insights on Onion Importers in the United Arab Emirates
Size up Onion import demand in the United Arab Emirates on Freshdi before you send an offer.
- Onion buyer requests513
- Verified buyers14
- Latest buying requestNov 13, 2026
Where to Reach Onion Importers in the United Arab Emirates
What do Onion buyers in the UAE want to import?
- Popular grades among buyers include Whole, Dried, Indian onions, Big onion
- Typical order sizes run from 26 MT to 80.5 MT
- Destination ports include Jebel Ali (United Arab), Dubai (United Arab)
How recently have Onion importers in the UAE posted requests?
- 12 Onion buying requests posted in the last 30 days
- 4 requests tagged Hot Buyer
- 2.3 supplier quotations per request on average
How to read a Onion buying request
- Which Onion buyers had their email, phone number or company documents checked by Freshdi
- Confirmed tags for Onion buyers still sourcing, and Hot Buyer tags for verified buyers ready to buy
- Order quantity, Incoterm, destination port and payment term the Onion buyer states
- Quotations received so far on each Onion request
Reply to Onion importers from the UAE on Freshdi with your price, trade term and payment term.
Figures from Onion RFQs and buyer profiles on Freshdi, updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Which shipping and payment terms do Onion buyers prefer?
The usual terms of a Onion buying request on Freshdi are CIF (86%) for delivery and T/T (71%) for payment (November 2026 data). After them come FOB (29%) and D/P (29%). In a CIF deal, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 86% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 29% |
| T/T | Payment term | 71% |
| D/P | Payment term | 29% |
Agree the Incoterm and the payment term first, because they change the price and the risk.
Which details do Onion buyers include in an RFQ?
As of November 2026, Onion buyers on Freshdi most often specify grades such as Whole, Dried, Indian onions; and order size such as 26 MT to 80.5 MT. Other details buyers give include preferred origins such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka; and destination ports such as Jebel Ali (United Arab), Dubai (United Arab), Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates). Exporters who address each point in their quotation make a Onion offer easier to accept.
| What buyers specify | What they ask for |
|---|---|
| Grades | Whole, Dried, Indian onions, Big onion |
| Order size | 26 MT to 80.5 MT |
| Preferred origins | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka |
| Destination ports | Jebel Ali (United Arab), Dubai (United Arab), Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) |
| Trade terms | CIF, FOB |
| Payment terms | T/T, D/P |
Match the requested spec first, then add what makes your offer stand out.
Where does Onion sit in the product catalogue?
Onion on Freshdi is related to Acacia Catechu Extract, Acacia Chips and Acacia Extract, all within Vegetables.
| Category | Relation |
|---|---|
| Vegetables | Wider group |
| Acacia Catechu Extract | Neighbouring category |
| Acacia Chips | Neighbouring category |
| Acacia Extract | Neighbouring category |
| Acacia Fiber | Neighbouring category |
| Acacia Leaves | Neighbouring category |
| Acacia Powder | Neighbouring category |
| Acacia Senegal | Neighbouring category |
Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.
Frequently asked questions about Onion buyers
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |