Thailand: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Thailand

The Thai garlic market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production in Thailand

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of garlic in Thailand dropped slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Thailand; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Thailand

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of garlic decreased by -39.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,503% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, garlic exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,155%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of garlic exports from Thailand, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +125.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for garlic exported from Thailand were Myanmar ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Cambodia ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +100.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 222%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($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 Malaysia (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were imported into Thailand; reducing by -18.1% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 80%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main garlic supplier to Thailand, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +3.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Thailand, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +6.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 83%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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