Global Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size

The global garlic market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -2.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production

In value terms, garlic production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of garlic production was China (X tons), accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +1.0%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+9.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+7.8% per year).

The global average garlic yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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, the global garlic harvested area shrank to X ha, standing approx. at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were exported worldwide; increasing by 5.6% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 2016 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 -13.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 45%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2022. Spain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 6.3% share, followed by Argentina (4.7%).

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Spain (+7.1%) and Argentina (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +7.1% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain increased by +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest garlic supplier worldwide, comprising 67% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +2.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+7.8% per year) and Argentina (+0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -16.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Spain ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.7%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Garlic Imports

Imports

In 2022, global garlic imports expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -5.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 28% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 7.6% share, followed by the United States (5.6%) and Brazil (5.6%). The following importers - the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to garlic imports into Indonesia stood at +3.7%. At the same time, Nigeria (+103.7%), Pakistan (+7.6%), Bangladesh (+7.2%), Malaysia (+5.9%), the United Arab Emirates (+5.2%), the United States (+4.9%), Saudi Arabia (+4.2%), Sri Lanka (+3.7%) and Russia (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +103.7% from 2012-2022. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (-4.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported garlic worldwide, comprising 22% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 8.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.6% share.

In Indonesia, garlic imports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+4.8% per year) and Brazil (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the United States ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+6.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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