Argentina: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian garlic market decreased by -21.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in Argentina

In value terms, garlic production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of garlic in Argentina contracted to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1% against the previous year. The garlic yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The garlic harvested area in Argentina reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the garlic harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Argentina

For the third consecutive year, Argentina recorded growth in shipments abroad of garlic, which increased by 9.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +18.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, garlic exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Argentina, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil amounted to +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+16.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.8% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Argentina, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil amounted to +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+11.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of garlic decreased by -60.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 5,240%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7,798% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main garlic supplier to Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +8.2%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +4.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -37.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -3.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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