Russian Federation: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Russian garlic market, when its value increased by 12% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, garlic production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of garlic in Russia totaled X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood 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 Russia; surging by 3.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, garlic exports from Russia reached X tons, increasing by 4.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 472%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 360% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Russia, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine totaled +18.0%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) also remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine amounted to +17.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ukraine.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to +4.4% per year.

Garlic Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Garlic imports into Russia amounted to X tons in 2022, surging by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main garlic supplier to Russia, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+35.9% per year) and Egypt (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Russia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+35.7% per year) and Egypt (-0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +23.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 55%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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