China - Garlic - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

China: Garlic Market Overview 2020

Garlic Market Size in China

The revenue of the garlic market in China amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, garlic consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the garlic market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production in China

In value terms, garlic production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, garlic production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, garlic production reached its maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average garlic yield in China stood at X tonne per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in China amounted to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the garlic harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained its maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from China

In 2018, the exports of garlic from China amounted to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, garlic exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

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, Viet Nam (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Malaysia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Viet Nam (+X% per year) and Malaysia (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for garlic exported from China were Indonesia ($X), Viet Nam ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Brazil, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Russia, Bangladesh and Thailand, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the garlic export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for garlic reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into China

Garlic imports into China stood at X tonnes in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, garlic imports continue to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, garlic imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, garlic imports reached their maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Yemen (X tonnes) and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

In value terms, Yemen ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to China, comprising X% of total garlic imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Yemen totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the garlic import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for garlic attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per tonne), while the price for Democratic People's Republic of Korea totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform