Chile: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Chile

The Chilean garlic market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 38% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Garlic Production in Chile

In value terms, garlic production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of garlic in Chile was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 5.4%. The garlic yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of garlic in Chile amounted to X ha, picking up by 5.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, garlic harvested area decreased by -5.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 27%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the garlic harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of garlic decreased by -21.3% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, garlic exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 53%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Chile, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+4.6% per year) and the United States (+9.7% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Chile, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico stood at +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+8.8% per year) and the United States (+16.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -18.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 67%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 the United States (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, supplies from abroad of garlic decreased by -4.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -26.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main garlic supplier to Chile, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +8.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +0.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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