Australia and Oceania: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The garlic market in Australia and Oceania shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -5.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, garlic production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +25.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of garlic production was New Zealand (X tons), comprising approx. 92% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, French Polynesia (X tons), more than tenfold.

In New Zealand, garlic production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average garlic yield shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -7.7% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Australia and Oceania; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 5% 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 lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of garlic were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +59.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand represented the key exporter of garlic in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 87% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), mixing up a 10% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of garlic. At the same time, Fiji (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +1.2% from 2012-2022. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest garlic supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, garlic exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (-0.6% per year) and Fiji (+0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, garlic export price increased by +30.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 49%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Garlic Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, imports of garlic in Australia and Oceania expanded slightly to X tons, surging by 3% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 60%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main importer of garlic, generating 69% of total imports. New Zealand (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Fiji (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 27% share of total imports. French Polynesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to garlic imports into Australia stood at +1.8%. At the same time, Fiji (+3.4%), New Zealand (+2.7%) and French Polynesia (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +3.4% from 2012-2022. Fiji (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported garlic in Australia and Oceania, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 9.9% share.

In Australia, garlic imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+6.2% per year) and Fiji (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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