Canada: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Canada

The Canadian garlic market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible expansion. Garlic consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Garlic Production in Canada

In value terms, garlic production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 86%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of garlic in Canada skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 170% against the previous year. The garlic yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

The garlic harvested area in Canada declined rapidly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -37.4% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 297% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of garlic increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 170% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, garlic exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Canada, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +3.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Canada, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +9.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.1%).

Garlic Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were imported into Canada; growing by 7.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 210% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +60.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest garlic supplier to Canada, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+54.4% per year) and the United States (-5.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Canada, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.4% per year) and Spain (+60.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 267% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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