Peru: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Peru

After two years of growth, the Peruvian garlic market decreased by -0.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by +42.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Garlic Production in Peru

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of garlic in Peru rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 2.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 11%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average garlic 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in Peru reduced to X ha, dropping by -11% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Peru

Garlic exports from Peru dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -2.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 178%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 258% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of garlic exports from Peru, with a combined 87% 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 United States (with a CAGR of +48.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the United States ($X) and Ecuador ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for garlic exported from Peru worldwide, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +57.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 51%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 Ecuador (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Peru

After five years of decline, purchases abroad of garlic increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 3,952%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7,956%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main garlic supplier to Peru, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -34.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -30.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 99%. 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.

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 +5.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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