Trade Trends
Global garlic exports increased from $2.85B in 2019 to $3.38B in 2023, reflecting an 18.53% growth over the five-year period. The highest export value during this timeframe was recorded in 2023, marking a recovery from a dip in 2022 when the total value stood at $2.74B.
This steady growth underscores the rising demand for garlic in global markets, driven by its culinary versatility and increasing recognition of its health benefits. USD$ figures suggest that while the industry experienced fluctuations due to supply chain challenges and regional production shifts, the overall upward trajectory highlights garlic's importance as a staple commodity in international trade.
Top Trading Countries
- China dominated garlic exports in 2024 with $3.15B, up from $2.37B in 2023 and $1.99B in 2019. This reflects an 18.9% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 33.1% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Spain followed with $475.51M in 2024, up from $419.96M in 2023 and $353.63M in 2019. This marks an 18.76% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 13.23% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Netherlands reached $144.27M in 2024, up from $100.64M in 2023 and $75.99M in 2019. This represents a 32.44% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 43.36% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Argentina posted $180.08M in 2024, up from $113.21M in 2023 but down from $131.00M in 2019. This reflects a -13.58% change from 2019 to 2023 and a 59.06% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Malaysia recorded $47.76M in 2024, up from $23.39M in 2023 and $4.31M in 2019. This marks a 443.2% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 104.19% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Mexico exported $38.72M in 2024, slightly down from $40.16M in 2023 but significantly up from $16.38M in 2019. This reflects a 145.22% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a -3.56% change from 2023 to 2024.
On the Rise
- France expanded from $32.43M in 2019 to $37.95M in 2023 and $44.54M in 2024. This reflects a 17.01% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 17.37% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Peru grew from $17.98M in 2019 to $30.68M in 2023 and $40.41M in 2024. This marks a 70.69% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 31.72% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Italy rose from $23.33M in 2019 to $28.74M in 2023 and $34.40M in 2024. This reflects a 23.16% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 19.7% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Germany recorded $6.37M in 2024, up from $4.33M in 2023 and $3.81M in 2019. This represents a 13.71% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 47.21% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- United States reached $22.10M in 2024, up from $20.72M in 2023 and $15.71M in 2019. This marks a 31.87% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 6.65% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Slovenia posted $4.79M in 2024, up from $4.62M in 2023 and $1.19M in 2019. This reflects a 287.25% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 3.69% rise from 2023 to 2024.
These rising countries highlight the diversification of garlic production and export capabilities, with smaller players gaining traction in the global market.
Disclaimer
These insights are based on available trade data and may not represent the full market reality.
