Southern Asia: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian garlic market stood at $X in 2022, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, garlic production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of garlic production, comprising approx. 82% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in India totaled +9.6%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bangladesh (+7.8% per year) and Pakistan (+6.4% per year).

In 2022, the average garlic yield in Southern Asia was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. The yield indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, garlic yield decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of garlic in Southern Asia contracted to X ha, shrinking by -4.4% against 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 increased by +56.3% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, garlic exports in Southern Asia soared to X tons, surging by 240% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 272% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 381%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. Afghanistan (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of garlic. At the same time, Afghanistan (+45.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +45.9% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Afghanistan increased by +1.6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest garlic supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports.

In India, garlic exports contracted by an average annual rate of -1.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -51.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+1.9%).

Garlic Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were imported in Southern Asia; growing by 3.7% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 94%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 92%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) represented the key importer of garlic in Southern Asia, creating 93% of total import. It was distantly followed by Nepal (X tons), making up a 5.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest garlic importing markets in Southern Asia were Pakistan ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +12.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.6% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 decreased by -37.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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