Onion species for export

Westhoeve Potatoes is a supplier of onions all over the world. We offer different species onions ready for consumption. The onions can be delivered in multiple sizes. The strategic location, fertile soil and good regional partnership with Dutch partners provide very good shipping conditions. If you want to know what types of onions we can export to your country read this article.


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Onion species export

Onions are available in a wide range of varieties. These varieties also specified in different onions variations. To give you with a global overview, we discuss the Dutch onions only! 
The most popular species are:

  1. Yellow / Brown onions
    A dry onion with a strong, but sweet, flavour. Available through the whole year and has the best growing condition in Northern Europe. They are the standard cooking onions.

  1. White onions
    Mild onion with a touch of sweetness. They can last up more than a month. The onion is commonly used in Europe in a high variety of dishes. It’s basically a very popular onion type. White onions can have a strong taste but they tent to have less aftertaste. Often used in salsas, guacamole and oriental dishes.

  1. Red Onions
    A very long lasing onion type. Lasts about 3 to 4 months at room temperature. Red onions are ubiquitous on salads, sandwiches and other raw dishes. They pair really well with equally strong-flavored vegetables.

Sorted onions in different sizes

Onions are nothing to cry over, right? Onions are an excellent source of vitamin C and are available in different types and sizes. Onions range in size form less than one-inch in diameter to more than 4.5-inches in diameter. The most common size used in retail are sizes between 2 to 4 inches in diameter. The onions of Westhoeve Potatoes are cultivated on the nutritious soil of the Dutch polders. Our packaging range includes small packages, big bags and bulk packaging. Read more specifications about the import and export of Dutch onions.

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In case you require more information on our quality onions please do not hesitate to contact us!