How do I find genuine export buyers for my onions?

Start by getting your IEC (Import Export Code) from DGFT and registering with APEDA, since onions are an APEDA scheduled product. To find buyers, the safer routes are: APEDA buyer-seller meets and virtual trade fairs, Indian export promotion events, and reaching out through established merchant exporters who already have overseas contracts. You can also list on verified B2B platforms but treat unsolicited buyer enquiries with caution. Never accept a deal where the buyer asks you to first pay a registration, sample-clearance, or agent fee to receive a large order, that is the most common scam pattern. Always verify the buyer through their country's company registry, ask for trade references, and use a safe payment method like a confirmed Letter of Credit. For your first few shipments, working with a reputed merchant exporter or your FPO reduces risk a lot. Confirm current registration steps and fees on the official APEDA and DGFT portals.