KATHMANDU, Aug 21: In addition to the 40 percent export tax, customs offices in Nepal levy 1.5 percent Agricultural Infrastructure Tax (AIT) and 9 percent Agricultural Reform Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) of 13 percent. These additional taxes contribute to a total increase of around Rs 24 per kilogram for onions.

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The Food Management and Trading Company is selling 12 tons of dried onions seized during market inspection from Thursday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: According to the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board, the price of onion has decreased by 32% from the record high price of Rs 230 on November 27. The price of onion is now Rs 150 per kilo in the market which has helped to provide some relief to the consumers.

Onion is an important vegetable crop in Nepal and it can be grown in all districts. Physiologically, it is a long-day plant and is normally planted in October/November and harvested in May/June. Per capita consumption of onion in Nepal is 7.7 kg, which is far below the world average of 10.8 kg. Even then the domestic production is not sufficient to meet the demand of the country resulting in unavoidable import.

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: The retail price of onion came down to Rs 180 per kilogram on Tuesday. However, this is the price of onion imported from China, not the regular ones that come from India.

KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The price of onion has skyrocketed in the last few weeks, reaching up to Rs 250 per kilo, compared to a normal price range of 50-60 rupees. Nepalis are going on social media to make fun of the wild price spike. People are resorting to funny memes and Tweets to show how they feel.

The price of onions has gone way too high in Nepali market.  The retail price of this vegetable product spiked to Rs 230 per kg on Tuesday, in a sharp jump by Rs 30 per kilo in a single day.

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: The retail price of onion climbed to a record high of Rs 230 on Tuesday, in a sharp jump by Rs 30 per kilo in a single day. The vegetable sold for Rs 200 per kilo on Monday.

KATHMANDU, Nov 20: The ban on export of onions by the Indian government one and a half months ago has resulted in massive price hike of the vegetable in the Nepali market.