Author(s): Jhade Sunil, Abhishek Singh, Kuldeep Rajpoot and Manjubala M

Abstract: Agriculture supports the country's ability to hold a dominant position in the world's trade market, particularly in the trade of onions. In India, exports are only allowed if domestic criteria have been satisfied; fluctuations in domestic conditions are the reason for export changes. This study examines the export competitiveness of Indian onions, analyzing trade direction and future export share from 2006 to 2021 in comparison to competitor countries. Utilizing measures such as Markov chain analysis, revealed comparative advantage, revealed symmetric comparative advantage, and comparative export performance Index. The findings reveal that Indian onion exports were highly competitive until 2018 when a ban was imposed, resulting in increased competition from Pakistan. This has posed a serious threat to India's onion export potential. However, India still maintains a comparative advantage compared to other top onion exporting countries, as indicated by the comparative export performance Index. Nepal has consistently been the top importer due to limited domestic production and the inability. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and other countries were identified as unstable markets with uncertain destinations for Indian onion exports. However, India needs to implement proactive measures to sustain its position in the global market, such as producing onion varieties that meet foreign requirements and modifying export policies. Challenges from competitors require strategic efforts to maintain and enhance India's export competitiveness in the global onion trade.

DOI: 10.22271/maths.2023.v8.i3b.999

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