China: Garlic Market 2022

Garlic Market Size in China

The Chinese garlic market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production in China

In value terms, garlic production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of garlic in China dropped modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of garlic in China stood at X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the garlic harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of garlic, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, garlic exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tonnes) was the main destination for garlic exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Malaysia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and Malaysia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest markets for garlic exported from China worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Brazil, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, garlic export price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, the amount of garlic imported into China skyrocketed to X tonnes, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Yemen (X tonnes) constituted the largest garlic supplier to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from Yemen exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Yemen amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Yemen was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then declined markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per tonne), while the price for Tanzania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform