France: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the French garlic market, when its value decreased by -15.6% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Garlic Production in France

In value terms, garlic production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +92.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 75%. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In 2022, the average yield of garlic in France fell slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 France fell to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -10.7% compared with 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 increased by +28.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 32%. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports from France

Garlic exports from France declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by -7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 52%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of garlic exports from France, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for garlic exported from France worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Spain (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into France

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of garlic decreased by -2.9% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, garlic imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to France, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+30.9% per year) and China (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to France, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+26.8% per year) and Germany (+14.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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