Nepal: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese garlic market stood at $X in 2022, growing by 5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Nepal

In value terms, garlic production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of garlic in Nepal declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 6.3%. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly 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 Nepal expanded to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 1.5% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 -1.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of garlic, when their volume decreased by -24% to X tons. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Nepal, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at -12.0%.

In value terms, India ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the largest markets for garlic exported from Nepal worldwide.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +27.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+23.3%).

Garlic Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, purchases abroad of garlic decreased by -5.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +125.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of garlic to Nepal, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +5.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Nepal, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +12.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +4.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform