Greece: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek garlic market decreased by -4.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Greece

In value terms, garlic production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 70%. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of garlic in Greece dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -12.9% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced in the following year. 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 Greece stood at X ha in 2022, picking up by 12% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Greece

Garlic exports from Greece soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 95% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of garlic exports from Greece, together comprising 83% 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 Slovenia (with a CAGR of +220.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for garlic exported from Greece were Slovenia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +279.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 29%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Slovenia (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were imported into Greece; jumping by 20% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 102%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to Greece, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Slovenia, the Netherlands, Germany and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +8,578.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), China ($X) and Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest garlic suppliers to Greece, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Germany, Egypt, the Netherlands and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of +6,498.0%, 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, falling by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 import price increased by +40.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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