Portugal: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Portugal

After two years of growth, the Portuguese garlic market decreased by -13% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Garlic Production in Portugal

In value terms, garlic production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 2,673%. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

The average yield of garlic in Portugal expanded remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 9.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average garlic yield remained at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Portugal; with a decrease of -15.1% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 857%. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of garlic decreased by -77.2% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Portugal, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Angola (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to -9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-5.0% per year) and Angola (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X) were the largest markets for garlic exported from Portugal worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Angola, Luxembourg and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +34.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, the amount of garlic imported into Portugal shrank to X tons, dropping by -6.6% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 2014 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Portugal, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+36.4% per year) and Poland (+61.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Portugal, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+37.6% per year) and Poland (+35.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 60%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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