According to the decision of the President of the Import Regime, published in the Official Gazette, the customs duty of the onion was zero until 28 February.

The decision aimed to prevent the rise in onion prices and to keep domestic prices at reasonable levels.

With the new decision published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, duty-free onion imports have been extended until March 31.

Since we do not want to open the way for imports, we expect free market conditions to be created," in her statement, Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan while pointed out the increase in onion prices.

ILKHA