China: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in China

The Chinese garlic market amounted to $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in China

In value terms, garlic production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of garlic in China reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The garlic yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield remained at a 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 China reduced modestly to X ha in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the garlic harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from China

In 2023, approx. X tons of garlic were exported from China; approximately equating 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; 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%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia totaled 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia amounted to 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).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into China

In 2023, the amount of garlic imported into China rose modestly to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Myanmar (X tons) constituted the largest garlic supplier to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar amounted to X%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest garlic suppliers to China.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform