Dehydrated Vegetables from India
Dehydrated white onion and garlic in flakes, chopped, granules and powder, plus potato flakes and powder, from Gujarat's dehydration belt, tested lot by lot.
Dehydrated Onion, Garlic and Potato We Export
Every product and cut has a full specification on its page.
Dehydrated White Onion
White Onion Flakes
kibbled 8–25 mm
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White Onion Chopped
3–5 mm and 5–8 mm
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White Onion Granules
0.2–1 mm and minced 1–3 mm
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White Onion Powder
80–100 mesh, low-micro option
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Garlic Flakes
1.5–2 mm slices, Grade A
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Garlic Chopped
3–5 mm and minced 1–3 mm
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Garlic Granules
8–80 mesh
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Garlic Powder
80–100 mesh
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Dehydrated Onion and Garlic from Gujarat
Elysium Agri Corporation is a Gujarat exporter of dehydrated vegetables, based in Jamnagar.
Most of India's onion and garlic dehydration units are in Gujarat, around Mahuva in Bhavnagar district, which sits in the country's white-onion belt. India is the world's largest exporter of dehydrated onion, and Gujarat alone shipped about 83,000 tonnes of dehydrated white onion in 2023-24. Garlic comes mainly from Madhya Pradesh, and potatoes from Gujarat's Deesa–Mehsana belt.
India's Exports of Dehydrated Vegetables (2024)
| Product (HS) | Volume | Value | Main buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dried onion (0712 20) | About 1.13 lakh t | US$ 221 million | USA, Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Belgium, UK, Russia |
| Potato flakes and granules (1105 20) | About 35,000 t | US$ 62 million | Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand |
| Potato flour and powder (1105 10) | About 5,700 t (2023) | US$ 3.6 million | USA |
Source: World Bank WITS (UN Comtrade), calendar 2024 unless noted. India was the world's largest dried-onion exporter in 2024, ahead of the USA, Egypt and China.
Cuts, Standards and Codes for Dehydrated Vegetables
- Standards and codes
- Onion: IS 4452:2009 (aligned to ISO 5559) and FSSAI (moisture ≤ 5% powder / ≤ 8% others; ash ≤ 5%; acid-insoluble ash ≤ 0.5%). HS 0712 20 00 for all forms.
- Potato: FSSAI dehydrated vegetables standard (moisture ≤ 8%, powders ≤ 5%). HS 1105 20 00 (flakes), 1105 10 00 (powder).
- EU: dried onion, garlic and potato from India are not under increased border checks (Reg 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206).
- Microbiology: plate count, yeast and mould, coliforms, E. coli and Salmonella on every lot; low-micro grades are steam-sterilised, never ETO.
| Cut | Onion size | Garlic size | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flakes / slices | 8–25 mm (kibbled) | 1.5–2 mm thick slices | Soups, stews, frying, milling |
| Chopped | 3–5 mm (large 5–8 mm) | 3–5 mm | Sauces, ready meals, toppings |
| Minced | 1–3 mm | 1–3 mm | Rubs, dressings, meat products |
| Granules | 0.2–0.5 / 0.5–1 mm | 8–80 mesh | Seasoning blends, snack coatings |
| Powder | 80–100 mesh | 80–100 mesh | Seasonings, soups, sauces |
How Much Fits in a Container?
Onion is dried mainly during the Gujarat harvest (about February to May), and finished stock is shipped all year. Garlic follows the MP harvest in spring; potato flakes are made most of the year from stored potatoes.
| Product / cut | Approx. load per 20 ft | Approx. load per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|
| Onion flakes | 6–7 MT | 14–15 MT |
| Onion powder | 14–15 MT | 25–26 MT |
| Garlic granules / powder | 13–14 MT | 24–25 MT |
| Potato flakes | About 9.6 MT | 19–20 MT |
Choosing a Dehydrated Onion and Garlic Supplier
- Size in numbers: "chopped" or "granules" must come with mm or mesh ranges.
- Micro grade: plate count, coliforms, E. coli and Salmonella limits for your use; steam-sterilised if ready-to-eat.
- No ETO: ask for steam sterilisation, not ethylene oxide.
- Metal detection and sortex: ask how foreign matter is controlled.
- Realistic loads: onion flakes load only about 6–7 MT per 20 ft; check landed cost per kg.
Registrations, Plant Certificates and Documents
APEDA RCMC (No. RCMC/APEDA/05039/2023-2024)
Covers processed and dehydrated vegetables.
FSSAI Central Licence (No. 10726998000466)
Central food licence.
Import Export Code
IEC AAKFE8383N (DGFT) · GSTIN 24AAKFE8383N1ZR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which dehydrated vegetables does Elysium Agri export?
Elysium Agri exports dehydrated white onion and dehydrated garlic in flakes, chopped, granules (incl. minced) and powder, plus potato flakes and potato powder.
Why is Mahuva known for dehydrated onion?
Mahuva, in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, sits in India's white-onion growing belt and has most of the country's onion dehydration units. Gujarat shipped about 83,000 tonnes of dehydrated white onion in 2023-24.
What is the difference between onion flakes, chopped, granules and powder?
They are the same dried onion cut to different sizes: flakes 8–25 mm, chopped 3–5 mm, minced 1–3 mm, granules 0.2–1 mm and powder 80–100 mesh. Larger cuts give visible pieces; powder blends invisibly.
What are the HS codes for dehydrated onion, garlic and potato?
Dried onion in all forms is 0712 20 00; dehydrated garlic is exported under 0712 90 20; potato flakes and granules are 1105 20 00; potato flour and powder are 1105 10 00.
Do Indian dehydrated vegetables face EU border checks?
No. Dried onion, garlic and potato from India are not listed for increased checks under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, but they must meet EU pesticide, contaminant and microbiological requirements.
How much dehydrated onion fits in a container?
It depends on the cut: about 6–7 MT of onion flakes or 14–15 MT of onion powder in a 20 ft container.
Do you supply low-micro or steam-sterilised products?
Yes, steam-sterilised low-micro onion and garlic are available for ready-to-eat uses.
Can I mix onion, garlic and potato in one container?
Yes. We can load several products and cuts together, each packed and labelled separately with its own certificate of analysis.
What is the shelf life of dehydrated onion and garlic?
Typically 18–24 months in cool, dry storage in sealed, lined packing; potato flakes about 12 months.
Who are dehydrated vegetables manufacturers in India?
Most are in Mahuva and elsewhere in Gujarat.
