U.S.: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the U.S. garlic market, when its value decreased by -2.3% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Garlic Production in the U.S.

In value terms, garlic production declined to $X in 2022. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 37%. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In 2022, the average garlic yield in the United States declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. The garlic yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The garlic harvested area in the United States declined slightly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -4.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the garlic harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Garlic exports from the United States expanded notably to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 9.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period 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 2013 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from the United States, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), threefold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to -6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-5.4% per year) and Japan (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from the United States, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+6.6% per year) and Japan (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 the UK (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the sixth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of garlic, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to the United States, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+122.2% per year) and Mexico (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest garlic suppliers to the United States were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +122.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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