Alliaceous vegetables market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Asian alliaceous vegetables market grew steadily, with volume rising from 92.5 million tons to 98.3 million tons. This expansion was primarily driven by evolving consumer preferences toward fresh, nutritious, and diverse products. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated demand as home consumption increased and online fresh food channels gained significant share, supported by improvements in cold-chain logistics.

Growth continued into 2021 and 2022, with market volume reaching 106.2 million tons. Advances in agricultural technology, such as the promotion of high-yield, stress-resistant new varieties, boosted vegetable production. Simultaneously, the online fresh food market kept expanding, enhancing distribution efficiency. Increased garlic production in China, a key component of the category, contributed to overall supply, though it led to price fluctuations.

In 2023, the market volume stabilized at 105.1 million tons, while market value rose to 448.8 billion US dollars. This period saw intensified competition in the prepared vegetable segment, with companies focusing on product innovation and marketing. Industry standardization efforts progressed, and consumer preferences continued to shift toward regional, niche vegetables, with packaging and branding becoming key competitive factors.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Asia's production of alliaceous vegetables has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 99 630 thousand tonnes, marking a moderate increase of 4.6% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of alliaceous vegetables output in Asia was 86 181 million US dollars, down by 0.9% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 2.9%, averaging a 1.0% annual decline. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 71 125 million US dollars. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 19.8% decrease, while the largest gain was in 2019 with a 22.3% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's export volume of alliaceous vegetables has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 902 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest rise of 9.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 26.1%, equating to an 8.0% annualized rate. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 3 050 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was in 2018 with a 1.4% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 with a 16.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical distribution of exports in volume terms was highly diverse. Russia accounted for 4.8% of exports, Brazil for 1.8%, and the United States for 1.5%, together making up just 8.1% of total flows. The remaining 91.9% was spread across numerous smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's export value of alliaceous vegetables has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value totaled 3 375 million US dollars, showing a 4.1% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 335 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018 with a 23.1% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 with a 38.8% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms remained highly diversified. The United States represented 3.9% of exports, Russia 3.5%, and Brazil 2.8%, together accounting for only 10.1% of total flows. The remaining 89.9% was distributed among a wide range of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's imports of alliaceous vegetables amounted to 2 533 thousand tonnes, declining by 16.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 25.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 9.2%. The largest decrease was in 2018 with a 21.7% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 with a 14.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017-2020, Egypt, the Netherlands, and New Zealand were the key markets for imports in volume terms. Egypt accounted for 4.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 2.6%, and New Zealand for 1.2%, together representing 8.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Asia's import value of alliaceous vegetables rebounded in 2020. Imports totaled 2 907 million US dollars, showing a robust increase of 14.8% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 531 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 11.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, the Netherlands, and New Zealand led the structure of imports in value terms. Egypt accounted for 4.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 2.6%, and New Zealand for 1.4%, together making up 8.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020