Azerbaijan: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani garlic market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, garlic production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +19.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of garlic in Azerbaijan was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 28%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average garlic yield remained at a somewhat 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, the garlic harvested area in Azerbaijan rose modestly to X ha, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were exported from Azerbaijan; growing by 10% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,352% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,984% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +36.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +43.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -44.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 95%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +4.9% per year.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were imported into Azerbaijan; surging by 7.3% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 3,906,436% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 3,306,738% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main supplier of garlic to Azerbaijan, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled +86.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-23.5% per year) and Egypt (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Azerbaijan, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 3.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran totaled +88.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.6% per year) and Egypt (+2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 193% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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