Export enquiries · HS 0703.10
Indonesian Shallot Supplier & Exporter
CV Bawang Merah Nusantara grows and consolidates shallots in Wirosari, Grobogan, Jawa Tengah — one of Java’s main production belts. We supply importers, distributors, and food manufacturers by the container, quoted FOB, CFR, CIF from Tanjung Emas, Semarang.
- MOQ
- 10 t
- Port
- IDSRG
- Grades
- 3
Shallot, not red onion
Indonesians call this crop bawang merah, which translates literally as “red onion” but means shallot — Allium cepa var. aggregatum. It grows in clustered bulbs, carries a sharper aroma, and trades at a different price from the large single-bulb red onion. Both move under HS 0703.10 (Onions and shallots, fresh or chilled), which is exactly why enquiries get crossed. Every figure on this page refers to shallots.
Origin
Harvest window
Quality
Grades & specifications
Three sorting grades, matched to how buyers in different channels actually use them.
| Export grade | Local name | Diameter | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | Super | 25–35 mm | Retail packs and premium wholesale markets |
| Grade B | Sedang | 18–25 mm | Restaurant, catering, and food service supply |
| Grade C | Rogol | below 18 mm | Processing, fried shallot, and paste manufacturing |
Packaging
- Mesh bag 10 kg — Standard for wholesale buyers
- Mesh bag 20 kg — Lowest cost per kg for bulk lots
- Carton box 10 kg — For retail-ready and air shipments
Condition on loading
Shipping, terms & documents
The answers most buyers ask for in their second email — published here so you can skip that round.
Container loads
- 20ft reefer ≈ 10 tonnes net — trial order or split-market shipment
- 40ft HC reefer ≈ 24 tonnes net — best freight cost per kilogram
Ports & incoterms
Documents per shipment
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
- Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine Agency
- Certificate of Origin (Form D / Form E / Form AI as required by destination)
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Fumigation Certificate on request
Lead time
Payment
- 30% telegraphic transfer in advance, 70% against copy of Bill of Lading
- Irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight, confirmed by a prime bank
Markets we quote
Buyer questions
Is bawang merah the same as red onion?
No. Bawang merah is a shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) — smaller, sold in clustered bulbs, and priced differently from the large single-bulb red onion. Both travel under HS 0703.10, which is why the two are so often confused on paperwork. Everything we supply is shallot.
What is your minimum order quantity for export?
10 tonnes — One 20ft reefer container. Smaller air-freight lots are possible for samples and trial shipments, but sea freight below one container rarely makes commercial sense once handling costs are counted.
How much fits into one container?
A 20ft reefer holds roughly 10 tonnes net (trial order or split-market shipment). A 40ft HC reefer holds roughly 24 tonnes net (best freight cost per kilogram). Exact figures are confirmed with the forwarder for each destination.
Which incoterms and payment terms do you work with?
We quote FOB, CFR, CIF from Tanjung Emas, Semarang. Payment is either 30% telegraphic transfer in advance, 70% against copy of Bill of Lading, or Irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight, confirmed by a prime bank.
What documents come with each shipment?
Commercial Invoice and Packing List; Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine Agency; Certificate of Origin (Form D / Form E / Form AI as required by destination); Bill of Lading or Air Waybill; Fumigation Certificate on request.
When is Indonesian shallot available?
Peak harvest runs April to June and September to November. Year-round supply from staggered planting across Central Java
How do I get a price?
Send CV Bawang Merah Nusantara your destination port, required grade, volume, and target shipping window. Shallot is a fresh commodity whose farm-gate price moves weekly, so we issue quotations against the day's market rather than publishing a fixed price list.
Tell us your destination port and volume
We reply with grade availability, the nearest loading window, and an FOB Tanjung Emas, Semarang quotation in USD. Trial containers are welcome — most long-running accounts started with one.