We have been exporting onions for years from Turkey with our group company which is located in Mersin. Turkish onions have really competitive price and above average quality. It also has quite good advantage for ocean freight because it can last for a long time. There is 5 types of Turkish Onion:

Specifications of onion types:

1)"Aki" Yellow Onion
-The shape is round.
-Shell is yellow, inside color is white.
-Dry matter percentage is low.
-Shelf life is short, max 2 months.
Harvest areas:South Turkey
Harvest season:April-May

2)"Cimeron" Yellow Onion
-The shape is oval and round.
-Shell color is yellow and inside is white.
-Dry matter percentage is low.
-Shelf life is short, max 2 months.
Harvest areas:South Turkey
Harvest season:June-July

3)"Bonus" Yellow Onion
-The shape is round.
-Shell is yellow, inside is white.
-Dry matter percentage is average.
-Shelf life is max 5-7 months.
Harvest areas:Middle Turkey
Harvest season:July-August

4)"Banko" Yellow Onion
-The shape is round.
-The shell is brownish-bronze and inside is white.
-Dry matter percentage is over average.
-It is resistant to fungal diseases due to strong root structure.
-Due to its strong shell, storage life is long and it is suitable for import-exports.
-it is one of the most common varieties cultivated in Turkey.
-Shelf life is max 6-8 months.
Harvest areas:Middle and North Turkey
Harvest season:August-September

5)Pan-88 Yellow Onion
-The shape is round and slightly flat
-The shell is brownish-bronze and inside is white.
-Dry matter percentage is high.
-It is resistant to fungal diseases due to strong root structure.
-Due to its strong shell, storage life is long and it is suitable for import-exports.
-The most durable onion of Turkey.
-Shelf life is 8-9 months.
Harvest areas:Middle Turkey
Harvest season:August-September