India, the world's biggest seller of the Asian diet staple, banned onion exports after extended Monsoon downpours delayed harvests and supplies shrivelled. For buyers from Kathmandu to Colombo, it's a kitchen nightmare as onion prices have gone crazy. Countries like Bangladesh have turned to the likes of Myanmar, Egypt, Turkey and China to increase supplies.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/india-banned-onion-exports-now-asia-has-eye-watering-prices/articleshow/71410165.cms