Spain: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Spain

After two years of growth, the Spanish garlic market decreased by -8.6% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed 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 Spain

In value terms, garlic production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

The average yield of garlic in Spain contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -4.4% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly 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 Spain dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by -3.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 harvested area increased by +1.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of garlic decreased by -9.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -16.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of garlic exports from Spain, together comprising 39% 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 +119.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for garlic exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +123.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, falling by -11.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Romania (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of garlic decreased by -25% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Spain, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+0.7% per year) and Belgium (+12.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Spain, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+33.1% per year) and France (-6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -18.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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