Austria: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Austria

After three years of growth, the Austrian garlic market decreased by -0.2% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Garlic Production in Austria

In value terms, garlic production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

The average yield of garlic in Austria reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average garlic 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Austria; waning by -5.6% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Austria

Garlic exports from Austria shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, falling by -48.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Austria, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), threefold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-8.9% per year) and Switzerland (+30.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for garlic exports from Austria, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-7.8% per year) and Switzerland (+24.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 29%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Italy (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Austria

Garlic imports into Austria totaled X tons in 2022, with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to Austria, together comprising 81% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +29.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest garlic suppliers to Austria, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +24.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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