Market Trends of Garlic Industry
Increasing Demand for Garlic Catering to Various Industries
According to WHO, regular intake of garlic may lead to a reduction in cancer risk. Garlic is consumed both fresh and used in the processing industry. It is also used in various food preparations like chutneys, pickles, curry powders, curried vegetables, meat and meat products, and tomato ketchup.
Raw garlic is used in second-generation products like garlic powder, garlic salt, vinegar, cheese croutons, potato chips, and bread. Hence, the garlic market is anticipated to generate constant demand during the forecast period. Garlic powder is used as an herbal medicine. The boom in home cooking has boosted the demand for garlic, and subsequent volume increases have demonstrated that suppliers are up to the challenge. According to a database published by ITC Trade Map, the global import volume of garlic was 2,219,998 metric tons in 2021, which increased and reached 2,298,842 metric tons in 2022.
Garlic plays a vital and major role in world trade. This is demonstrated by the increase in the area harvested for the crop in key growing countries. For instance, as per FAOSTAT, the total area harvested for garlic in India was 392,000 hectares in 2021, which increased to 393,000 hectares in 2022. Therefore, the substantial increase in the area harvested and trade of garlic across the globe due to its varied usage in industries is anticipated to support the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific Leads the Garlic Market
Asia-Pacific dominates the garlic market, with China alone accounting for a significant share of global garlic production. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), China accounted for 73.4% of global garlic production in 2022. Also, the country's garlic production has increased in recent years. For instance, in 2021, China’s garlic production was 21,212,967 metric tons, which increased to 21,391,340 metric tons in 2022.
China and India are the two largest consumers of garlic extract in the Asia-Pacific. In these regions, it is a basic ingredient in making various cuisines. China is the world's largest producer and exporter of garlic. Its garlic export for 2022 was valued at USD 1,796,197 thousand, which increased to USD 2,368,902 thousand in 2023, as per ITC Trade Map.
Plantations in China's Jinxiang, Peizhou, Shandong, Jiangsu, Qixian Henan, Zhongmou, and Henan areas supply garlic. Indonesia is the top importer of Chinese garlic, followed by Vietnam and Malaysia. Europe is also a significant importer of garlic from China.
Garlic is the most vital crop in most Asian countries. Thus, the Asia-Pacific region accounts for a major share of the garlic industry. Garlic is consumed in almost every household and used in the food industry. Such factors are contributing to the growth of the market.
Also, the majority of Asian nation’s most significant crop is garlic. As a result, a sizable portion of the garlic industry is based in Asia-Pacific. Almost every household consumes garlic, which is also used in food products. These elements support the expansion of the local market.
